Accounting

SUBJECT: Business

What is this subject all about at Senior Cycle?

Leaving Certificate Business creates an awareness of the importance of business activity and develops a positive and ethical attitude towards enterprise. The learning experiences in Business develop students’ critical thinking, creative and organisational skills while enhancing literacy and numeracy skills using real-life examples. Business provides students with a learning foundation for a wide range of careers in business, marketing, law, enterprise and management.

This subject will be useful for a career in…

Business Management, Office/Administration Work, Retail, Human Resources, Teaching, Actuary, Financial Management, Financial Advice, Banking, Corporate Finance, Solicitor, Accountant, Business Owner, Economist, Insurance, Sales…etc.

Assessment?

The Leaving Certificate exam is broken into three sections: Section A – Short Questions, Section B – ABQ (Higher Level only) and Section C – Long Questions. Students can opt to sit either the Higher or Ordinary Level exam.

Do I have to have studied this subject at Junior Cycle in order to do it at Senior Cycle?

No, you can take it up at Senior Cycle for your Leaving Certificate.

Will learning this subject at Senior Cycle be different to what I studied at Junior Cycle?

The Senior Cycle course will build on your prior knowledge from Junior Cycle if you studied it then. However, if you are new to the subject then do not worry as the course is designed to take you through everything from the beginning.

I will enjoy this subject if…

» You like learning about the business world and if you enjoy Maths as there is some calculations. » You are thinking of studying any business related course in the future.

I will succeed at this subject if…

» You work hard from the beginning, keep on top of your work and stay organised. » You are willing to work independently, learning and staying informed as to what is happening in the business world.