The Business Studies department at Carrickfergus College offers a very successful GCE course, with a 100% pass rate in GCE Applied Business. This exciting and dynamic two year course consists of six units, offering the students the opportunity to study a wide range of business theory and practice.
Year 13 AS Units
| Unit | Name | Assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Enterprising Business | Internally – one piece of internally assessment assignment | 16 2/3 % |
| 2 | The Enterprising Manager | Internally – one piece of internally assessment assignment | 16 2/3% |
| 3 | External Influence on the Business Enterprise | Externally – one 1½ hour externally assessed examination | 16 2/3% |
Year 14 A2 Units
| Unit | Name | Assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Finance | Externally – one 1½ hour externally assessed examination | 16 2/3% |
| 8 | Quality Management | Internally – one piece of internally assessment assignment | 16 2/3% |
| 9 | Enterprise in Practice | Internally – one piece of internally assessment assignment | 16 2/3% |
