Communication Studies

Communication Studies builds students’ awareness of the centrality of language to the normal functioning of human beings and facilitates their ability to operate in the Caribbean linguistic environment and beyond. It also provides students with the confidence to respond appropriately and creatively to the implied challenges of that environment through the development of their language awareness and communicative competencies. It focuses primarily on the development of advanced competencies in Standard English, particularly Caribbean Standard English. At the same time, it attempts to develop an appreciation of the linguistic diversity of the Caribbean. In addition, it explores the implications of this diversity for social, cultural and economic transactions.

Module 1 Gathering and Processing Information
Module 2 Language and Community
Module 3 Speaking and Writing

Management of Business

Management of Business procedures involved in managing a successful business enterprise.

The CAPE Management of Business syllabus provides not only a good foundation for further study of Management of Business and other related disciplines at the tertiary level, but also opportunities for students to function not only in existing business organisations, but also as successful entrepreneurs having developed the required knowledge and understanding of management principles, practices, and skills required to address managerial problems and the challenges faced by businesses

Unit 1: Management Principles and Processes

Module 1 Business and its Environment
Module 2 The Management of People
Module 3 Business Finance and Accounting

Unit 2: Application in Management

Module 1 Production and Operations Management
Module 2 Production and Operations Management
Module 3 Small Business Management

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship seeks to empower students by providing the knowledge, skills and attitudes to achieve entrepreneurial success in a variety of settings. It places emphasis on the individual’s acumen to realise opportunity, assess risk, and apply the skills necessary to transform innovative ideas into viable, sustainable ventures. The CAPE Entrepreneurship syllabus provides students with the mindset that supports creativity and innovation needed to transform ideas into ventures that create value and wealth. The syllabus seeks to fill that void in the continuum from idea generation to venture creation.

Several governments, as well as many non-governmental organisations in the region have implemented entrepreneurial initiatives which offer training, tax incentives, funding and start-up support to individuals to assist them in actualising entrepreneurial ambitions. The syllabus apprises students of ways to access these training, technical support, funding and legislative incentives.

Unit 1: Entrepreneurship Theory

Module 1 The Entrepreneurial Mindset
Module 2 The Entrepreneurial Process
Module 3 Creativity and Innovation

Unit 1: Entrepreneurship Practice

Module 1 Essentials of Business Ownership
Module 2 New Venture Planning and Creation
Module 3 Managing and Growing the Venture

Integrated Mathematics

The Integrated Mathematics course of study will provide students with the knowledge and skills sets required to model practical situations and provide workable solutions in their respective field of study. These skills include critical and creative thinking, problem solving, logical reasoning, modelling ability, team work, decision making, research techniques, information communication and technological competencies for life-long learning. Such holistic development becomes useful for the transition into industry research and further studies required at tertiary levels. Moreover, the attitude and discipline which accompany the study of Mathematics also nurture desirable character qualities.

Module 1 Foundations of Mathematics
Module 2 Statistics
Module 3 Calculus