Administration and IT

What is Administration and IT?

Administration and IT is a course which builds skills and prepares pupils for the digital world of the future. IT is everywhere and is constantly changing—research has shown that over the next 20 years, over 90% of jobs that our young people will go into will require some form of IT skills, therefore Administration is vital in preparing our young people with the skills and knowledge required for life and work.

What skills are developed?

ICT skills
Communication
Creativity
Listening to people
Leadership
Teamwork
Accuracy
Problem Solving
Logical Thinking
Time Management
Employability

What kind of person does it take?

The desire to use IT skills in more complex administrative tasks
Good organisational skills
Good communication skills
The ability to learn to use technology appropriately for communication and investigation
Interest of how society use IT and how IT impacts all aspects of the world of work
Enjoy problem-solving and multi tasking
Willing to use your own initiative
Able to prioritise workloads

Horizons – where can this subject take you?

For those who wish to build a career in administration this will help you to acquire vital administrative, technical and interpersonal skills.

Through Administration, a vast amount of opportunities within a wide variety of businesses are available including:

Media Assistant
Marketing and Events Management
Administrator /Receptionist
Accounts Assistant/Accountant
Office Assistant/Supervisor/Manager
Personal Assistant
Business Analyst

Further job categories can be found here.

Pathways – how can I make progression?

School

N4 Admin and IT, N5 Admin and IT or Higher Admin and IT

College

Many diverse courses on offer at Moray College.

Employment

Opportunities in local employers that offer Foundation, Modern and Graduate apprenticeships.

University

Administration and Business courses on offer at university example:

Related subjects Administration and IT works well with:

Administration and IT can be linked to most subjects as IT software packages are used constantly in producing documents, communication, scientific and mathematical formulae as well as for calculation and display of graphical materials.