Business & Enterprise

Our vision is to create a learning environment based on mutual respect where our learners will exceed their potential and have a passion for Business subjects which will take them beyond the classroom.

Why Choose a Subject in Business Enterprise?

Lots of job opportunities: Business courses introduce you to marketing, human resources, accounting, ICT, customer care. Every organisation needs people who have these skills. 

Increase your confidence: Business courses are all about developing your interpersonal skills so that you feel more confident.

Prepares you for the modern office: You will learn how to use the most up-to-date ICT packages. If you have great ICT skills you will be immediately effective in the workplace.

Improves your communication: People working in business need to be able to write reports, letters, and e-mails, deliver presentations or negotiate deals with customers. We also develop your listening skills and raise awareness of the importance of body language which will help you in other classes and help you getting a job or going to College/University.

Become a great team player: In our collaborative learning environment you will learn to work as a team, how to get the best out of your team and discover what your role is in a team.

Learn to deliver exceptional customer service: For business success you need to understand your customer needs and deliver a service that exceeds their expectations. We will show you how to achieve this which will make you more employable.

You can exploit your creativity: Have you got good ideas? Are you innovative? Are you a detail orientated person? A business career gives you opportunities to make a real impact by tapping into your creative side.

Want to be self-employed? A business course can help you achieve the knowledge and skills you will need to manage your own business. Stop dreaming and start believing in yourself – you can make this happen!

Student Testimonials:

I have studied Business, Admin and Accounts and Finance, I’ve enjoyed the teaching environment in the department as the teachers are the most helpful. The subjects are interesting and encouraging for business sector futures.

Since s4 I have studied Admin, Accounts and Business. I have really enjoyed all 3 of these subjects as both Admin and Accounts are both heavy computer based and business is solely based on how a business runs and operates. I am also certain that I will use what I have used in these subjects in my later life/career. 

This year I am studying higher accounts, higher admin and advanced business therefore I am in the business Ed department frequently. I enjoy studying these subjects as the teachers are always supportive and help us to the fullest. Business is my favourite subject that I am studying as it’s a subject I’m passionate about and would like to progress a career in

 I have studied business since third year and it has been my favourite class, I enjoy it because of the good relationships that the business teachers build with their pupils which makes learning that bit easier.

What courses do we offer in S3?

Accounting (Only available at National 5 Level) 

If you would like to take the first step towards entering a lucrative career pathway then Accounting may be the course for you. If you like numbers, then you will enjoy this class. You will learn how to record financial transactions, mirroring the exact techniques used by fully qualified and time served Accountants. You will cover both Financial and Management Accounting, and will learn skills such as budgeting which will hold you in good stead, now and in years to come. 

Chartered Accountant, Financial Accountant, Internal Auditor 

Administration and IT 

Do you want to learn more about the exciting uses of Information Technology (IT)? In Administration & IT, you will develop your IT skills using a variety of software packages such as PowerPoint, Spreadsheets, Internet and Word Processing. The skills that you use in Administration & IT can be used in any career path. One example of this could be if you have an interest in Events Management. In addition, you will develop your organisational skills. IT is the future and has relevance in all aspects of life: from school, to college/university, to any workplace you will enter in the future.  

Office Manager, Administration Assistant, Events Manager 

Business Management  

S3 Business will give you a clear understanding of the importance of Business to society and to our economy. You will gain knowledge of how businesses work, and will also get to experience what it is like to set up your own business by participating in exciting enterprise challenges. This course will give you an insight into how to manage your own business or any business you work for in the future, increasing your chances of success.  You may choose Business Management as a ‘Technology’ or a ‘Social Studies’ option following discussion with your Guidance Teacher.  

Entrepreneur, Business Manager, Marketing Manager 

What courses do we offer in S5/6?

Accounting (S5, S6) 

Accounting helps you develop skills in producing, interpreting, and analysing financial information. The course is suitable for candidates who are interested in numeracy-based learning opportunities, who pay attention to detail, who like to apply logical and analytical thinking, and for those who want to develop their communication skills.  Accounting can be the first step on the pathway to a very lucrative career with exceptionally high earning potential. This subject will very nicely complement any other business qualifications you are undertaking.   

Accountant, Auditor, Stock Broker, Bank Manager, Financial Advisor 

Administration and IT (S4,5,6) 

In Administration & IT, you will use different IT packages to help develop your IT skills. The skills you learn can then be used across school and in any college/university course or job you obtain, upon leaving school. The course also helps to develop your communication and organisational skills. Real-life examples are used regularly throughout the course, to help understanding. All career pathways will use the skills gained in Administration and IT. 

Customer Care, Events Organiser, Office Manager, Marketing Manager, Accountant 

Level 7 PDA Information Technology (IT) in Business (S6) 

This course delivers the skills and knowledge needed for a range of administrative roles, with a particular emphasis on how IT software and solutions can be implemented within a business environment. 

We will design spreadsheets, databases and word-processed documents to solve a variety of business needs and, in doing so, assess how we can make these user-friendly and accessible. This qualification covers the units that make up the HNC in Administration and will really make your university, college or job applications stand out from the crowd, as we are one of only two schools in Fife who are accredited to deliver this qualification. 

Customer Care, Events Organiser, Office Manager, Marketing Manager, Accountant 

Business Management (S4,5,6) 

In Business Management, you will develop a robust skill set which will undoubtedly make you more employable. You will learn about how to start a business, the benefits of demonstrating good customer service, working in a multi-national business and, additionally, about different areas of marketing, coupled with how different products are made. There is also the opportunity to learn about how to manage personal finance and how finance is used to develop a business.  

Entrepreneur, Financial Services, Project Manager, Business Analysist, Management Consultant 

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In Senior Phase resources to help further develop pupil understanding are available on Teams. Should any pupil in the Business Enterprise department forget their login to Teams through GLOW then please email steven.argo@fife.gov.uk for your password to be reset.