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Accounting ACC315116 (Level 3) To do this course you need:
Ancient History ANH315117 (Level 3) To do this course you need:
Business Studies BST315116 (Level 3) To do this course you need:
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to enjoy the study of ancient civilisations
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In this course you will:
the ability to research and analyse topics
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research and analytical skills
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have the ability to communicate clearly, especially in essay writing.
to have an interest in business and current affairs.
In this course you will:
analysis and problem-solving skills. explore the nature and purposes of accounting, its role in business, and its relevance to business financial decisionmaking
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develop an understanding of financial terms, concepts and ideas
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record, report, analyse and interpret financial information for business organisations
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make appropriate business decisions based on financial information
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achieve an awareness of the need for financial information systems in business organisations
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communicate financial information in both written and verbal form plan and conduct accounting and finance-related tasks.
In this course you will:
practical exercises
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use of an accounting software package
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independent financial investigation.
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internal assignments
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tests
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an internal mid-year examination
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a three-hour end-of-year external examination.
develop an appreciation of the business environment
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study the history and culture of great civilisations of the ancient world
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investigate life in the ancient world
explore how the business cycle and economic activity affects business
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explore ideas about philosophy, government, religion and science of an ancient society, such as Greece or Rome
appreciate the ethical responsibility businesses have to society
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study the principles of marketing
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investigate the role of employment relations
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learn to interpret basic financial statements
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explore the factors needed to establish and sustain a business
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identify the factors leading to success and failure in business develop an understanding of current business events and business ethics.
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research the lives of some of the ancient world’s most famous people such Solon, Cleomenes I, Peisistratus, Themistocles or Thucydides.
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individual and group research and analysis
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an individual study into the life of a famous person from an ancient society.
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Assessments include:
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practical exercises and activities
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class assignments, such as research tasks and essays
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discussion of current events and ethical issues
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an internal mid-year examination
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preparation of a business plan.
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a three-hour end-of-year external examination.
Assessments include: •
tests and assignments
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individual or group investigations
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preparation of a business plan
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an internal mid-year examination
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a three-hour end-of-year external examination.
ST MARY’S COLLEGE COURSE GUIDE 2022
