Bo'ness Academy
Gauze Road
Bo'ness
EH51 9AS

Tel. 01506 822028
Fax 01506 778801

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Welcome to the Business Education Dept.

Members of Staff : Mrs Blane, Mrs Bell

Sunday Herald Exam Advice

Information and Communications Technology

S1 / S2 Course : Pupils use Keybites which is an interactive computer based course plus Microsoft Office Software to complete IT tasks

Pupils work through spreadsheets, databases, graphics, use internet, e mail etc.

S3 / S4 Courses Offerred

Standard Grade : Business Management and Accounting & Finance

Intermediate 1 / 2 : Administration

Administration : you will learn how to

1. Word Process
2. Set up and use spreadsheets
3. Set up and use databases
4. Use the Internet to find out information
5. Use fax and e mail
6. Use electronic diaries
7. Understand officce procedure, health/safety and security, organise travel etc and fill in business documents

Business Management : you will learn

1. where businesses should be set up
2. the different jobs people do
3. how to recruit the right people
4. how to look after and motivate your workers
5. how to decide the right product
6. how best to make your product
7. how to market your product
8. how to raise your finances
9. how to record your finances and make better profits

Accounting and Finance : you will learn

1. Use of business documents
2. Double entry book-keeping
3. Correction of errors
4. Preparation of final accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships, Limited Companies and Clubs
5. You will analyse final accounts to make business decisions
6. In addition at Intermediate 2 / Higher you will learn cost accounting

Skills you will learn :

1. how to be effective
2. good time and task management
3. job application and interview skills
4. how to set up and run your own business
5. finance management
6. ICT skills : including Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Powerpoint and CD ROM Business Simulation
7. how to work in a team

S5 /S6 Courses offerred :

1. Administration : Higher, Intermediate 1 and Intermediate 2
2. Business Management : Higher Intermediate 1 and Intermediate 2
3. Accounting and Finance : Intermediate 2 / Higher

Homework exercises

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