All specifications in Applied ICT aim to encourage candidates to develop broad skills, knowledge and understanding of the ICT sector.

They are to prepare candidates for further study or training.

• Gain a broad understanding of ICT and be able to study selected areas in more depth
• Develop skills, knowledge and understanding of ICT
• Have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way

AS Topics

• Unit 1 – Using ICT to Communicate
• Unit 2 – How Organisations Use ICT
• Unit 3 – ICT Solutions for Individuals and Society
  

A2 Topics

• Unit 9 – Working to a brief
• Unit 10 – Numerical modelling using spreadsheets
• Unit 14 –Developing and creating websites

Where does it lead?

Employment in ICT sector and a range of IT degree courses.

Why you should study Business Studies?

• Follow a programme of study that enables progression to both higher education and employment in ICT
• Develop key skills that are highly valued by employers and universities
• Gain confidence through developing independent learning skills

What skills do I need to be successful in this subject?

• Good organisational skills.
• Basic word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database skills.

Other Information

Text book and access to your own laptop.