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Business Studies

Department Members

  • Andrea Reilly 

  • John Newman

  • Evelyn Kelly

  • ​Sandra Norman

  • Teresa McCann

  • Seán McDaid

Through active and practical learning, students gain insights into how businesses operate and how economic decisions affect individuals, communities, and the country.

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  • Junior Cycle Business Studies introduces students to key concepts in personal finance, enterprise, and the economy. It is designed to help students make informed decisions as consumers, employees, and entrepreneurs.

  • Transition Year Business offers a variety of project-based and real-life learning opportunities, including enterprise activities, case studies, guest speakers, and business visits.

  • Leaving Certificate Business builds on the Junior Cycle and focuses on the structure and management of business in a modern, global economy.

Why Study Business?

Studying Business Studies helps students develop essential life skills and prepares them for the world beyond school. Studying Business:

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  • Promotes financial literacy and decision-making skills

  • Encourages creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving

  • Helps students understand how local and global economies function

  • Enhances communication and teamwork skills through project work and presentations

  • Prepares students for entrepreneurial ventures or careers in a wide range of fields

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In Junior Cycle, Business Studies also helps students develop Key Skills, including:

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  • Managing Myself – Organising finances, time, and resources

  • Staying Well – Making informed, responsible financial and consumer choices

  • Communicating – Engaging in discussions, presenting ideas, and writing clearly

  • Being Creative – Solving problems and exploring new business ideas

  • Working with Others – Collaborating on group projects and enterprise tasks

  • Managing Information and Thinking – Researching and evaluating economic and financial data

What kind of Student would Business suit?

Business Studies and Accounting are ideal for students who:

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  • Are curious about how businesses work and how money is managed

  • Enjoy solving real-life problems

  • Like working independently and in teams

  • Are interested in current events, economics, and entrepreneurship

  • Have strong organisational and analytical skills or wish to develop them

  • Are considering future careers in agriculture, banking, finance, marketing, management, or self-employment

Subject Group: Business

Business belongs to the Business Education group. At our school, this includes:

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  • Junior Cycle: Business Studies

  • Transition Year: Modules such as Mini-Company, Marketing, and Financial Literacy

  • Senior Cycle: Business & Accounting

Career Sectors

Studying Business can lead to exciting and varied career opportunities in sectors such as:

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  • Finance – Banking, Accounting, Financial Planning, Investment Analysis

  • Marketing and Sales – Digital Marketing, Market Research, Advertising

  • Entrepreneurship – Starting and managing your own business

  • Management and Administration – Business Management, HR, Operations

  • Law and Public Service – Commercial Law, Taxation, Revenue, Civil Service

  • Retail and E-commerce – Buying, Merchandising, Store and Online Management

  • Economics and Consultancy – Economic Analysis, Business Advisory Roles

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Business studies opens doors and builds the foundation for many third-level courses and apprenticeships.

Subject Information 

At Breifne College, Business Studies is offered at Junior Cycle, Transition Year, and Senior Cycle, while Accounting is offered at Senior Cycle. Studying Business Studies provides students with a strong foundation in financial literacy, enterprise, and the world of work.

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