Business Studies

Subject Spotlight

Navigating the Global Market

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Welcome to the Davitt College Business Department. We empower our students with the analytical tools to dissect market structures and the entrepreneurial spirit to lead in a rapidly evolving global economy.

The Davitt Standard

We move beyond the textbook. Through case-study analysis and strategic economic inquiry, we forge the ethical, resourceful, and decisive leaders of tomorrow.

Commercial Excellence & Enterprise

Business Curriculum & Pathways

Comprehensive commercial education spanning foundational Junior Cycle business studies through to advanced Leaving Certificate Business, Accounting, and Economics pathways.

Stage 1 • Years 1 to 3 Choice Subject

Junior Cycle Business Studies

Building a vital foundation for life, helping students develop essential personal competencies and commercial habits across their first three years.

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Three Interconnected Strands

Personal Finance, Enterprise, and Our Economy.

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Classroom-Based Assessments

CBA 1: Business in Action collaborative group project. CBA 2: Individual research presentation.

Assessment Task

10%

Reflective written assessment.

Written Exam

90%

Common-level terminal exam.

VIEW Junior Cycle Curriculum →

Stage 2 • Leaving Certificate Advanced Pathway

Leaving Certificate Business

Transitioning from theoretical understanding to advanced corporate evaluation and commercial strategy.

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Core Units

Business Environment, Understanding Enterprise, Leading in Business, and Informed Decisions.

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Applied Framework

Corporate governance, strategic risk, and financial ethics analysis.

40%

Business Alive

Digital portfolio study.

60%

Written Exam

Synthesis & real-world media.

VIEW Senior Cycle Curriculum →

Stage 2 • Leaving Certificate Specialist Study

Leaving Certificate Accounting

Mastering financial record-keeping, corporate reporting standards, cost-volume-profit relationships, and strategic data interpretation.

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Core Disciplines

Double-entry fundamentals, sole trader analysis, limited companies, and cost/decision accounting.

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Regulatory Compliance

Asset revaluation, cashflow statements, and strict CRO reporting frameworks.

40%

Applied Assessment

Digital financial formulation.

60%

Written Exam

Compilation & ratio interpretation.

VIEW Accounting Curriculum →

Stage 2 • Leaving Certificate Analytical Pathway

Leaving Certificate Economics

Exploring how individuals, firms, governments and societies make economic choices, with students developing the skills to analyse real-world economic issues at local, national and global levels.

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Five Interconnected Strands

What is economics about? How are economic decisions made? What can markets do? Policy and economic performance, and international economics.

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Economics in the Real World

An inquiry-based approach develops economic thinking through contemporary issues, data analysis, research and the application of economic concepts to everyday life.

20%

Research Study

Research into a significant economic issue.

80%

Written Exam

Applying economic knowledge, analysis and critical thinking.

VIEW Economics Curriculum →

Visual Showcase

Business Department Gallery

Explore life within the Davitt College Business department—from enterprise projects and guest speakers to business simulations and student-led market initiatives.

Beyond the Classroom

Global Commerce

From Brussels expeditions to multinational site visits at Meissner Filtration and Allergan, we provide a firsthand look at how Ireland’s open economy functions on a global scale.

School Banking

We transform theory into active commercial ventures. Through our Bank of Ireland partnership, students launch, manage, and scale fully operational school banks and financial workshops.

National Innovation

We foster a solutions-driven mindset. Teams consistently achieve elite national recognition at SciFest and AIB Future Sparks, turning original product designs into market-ready realities.

Ready to Drive Innovation?

The global market is changing rapidly. Whether you want to master the mechanics of trade or lead the next wave of local enterprise, your journey starts here.

Junior Cycle Options Senior Cycle Pathways

Speak to the department team to get started.