Pearse Park College of Further Education Subject Summary

Pearse Park College of Further Education Subject Summary

Business Administration

Subject Summary – 2010/2011

Title:Business Administration

Code:B20005Level:FETAC Level 5Value:1 Credit

Awarding Body:Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)

Teacher:Patrick O’Murphy

Purpose:

This module has been developed to prepare learners for a junior administrative position in an organisation. It is also intended to prepare the learner for further study in the related areas.

Content:

Units:

1. The Organisation.

2. Finance, Money, Banking and Foreign Exchange.

3. Human Resources.

4. Preparing for Meetings.

5. Processing Business Documents.

Assessment:

1. Assignment 1: on either “The Organisation” or “Human Resources” - 30%.

2. Assignment 2: on either “Finance, Money, Banking and Foreign Exchange” or “Preparing for Meetings” or “Processing Business Documents” – 30%.

3. Examination (Theory-Based): on all content in the subject across all units – 40%.

Total – 100%.

Grading:

Distinction: 80% - 100%.

This indicates that the candidate has:

reached the standard as outlined by the assessment criteria in the module descriptor

- a distinction implies that an excellent standard has been achieved.

used the language of the vocational area fluently and confidently

demonstrated in-depth understanding of the subject matter

demonstrated a high level of initiative and evaluation skills

demonstrated analytical and reflective thinking

expressed and developed ideas clearly, systematically and comprehensively

presented coherent, detailed and focused evidence.

Merit:65% - 79%.

This indicates that the candidate has:

reached the standard as outlined by the assessment criteria in the module descriptor - a

merit implies a good standard has been achieved

used the language of the vocational area with a degree of fluency

expressed and developed ideas clearly

demonstrated initiative, evaluation and analytical skills

presented coherent and comprehensive evidence.

Pass:50% - 64%.

This indicates that the candidate has:

reached the standard as outlined by the assessment criteria in the module descriptor - a

pass is the minimum acceptable standard

used the language of the vocational area competently

attempted to apply the theory and concepts appropriately

provided sufficient evidence which has relevance and clarity.

Unsuccessful: 0% - 49%.

This indicates that the candidate has:

not reached the standard as outlined by the assessment criteria in the module descriptor - a

pass is the minimum acceptable standard and unsuccessful means the candidate has not reached that standard.

Required Textbook:

“Business Administration” (3rdedition) (2008) by Arlene Douglas, Dublin: Gill and Macmillan, or the 2nd edition of that book will do fine.