Lisnagarvey High School

Staff

Mr E Fulton (Head of Department),  Miss L Moore

 

Departmental Aims

 

• To enable pupils to be familiar with a body of business and ICT knowledge, principles, skills and vocabulary.
• To enable pupils to develop a range of desirable personal qualities such as politeness, perseverance, initiative and independence.
• To enable pupils to be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• To employ teaching methods and resources that allow all pupils (irrespective of their gender, ethnic origin, academic ability, etc.) to have equal access to Business and Communication Systems and to experience success and enjoyment in their Business and Communication Systems work.

Business and Communication Systems aims to introduce students to various aspects of the world of business and to encourage them to consider the impact of the business environment, workplace organisation, human resources management and effective communication on the running of businesses.

 

Overview of Key Stage 4 Curriculum

The course is designed for students to develop skills in both communication and ICT. It also enables students to develop an understanding of how communication systems support the requirements of the workplace.

Exam Structure

Departmental Facilities and Resources

The facilities of the department include a modern, dedicated Business Studies suite, which is very well equipped with networked computer systems with high speed internet connections.