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McLachlan, J. E.; Wood, V. – 1991
Three undergraduate degrees (in Accounting, Business Studies and Commerce), developed at different times by different departments at Napier Polytechnic in Scotland, introduced a common first year curriculum in 1987-88. For some time the Polytechnic had recognized the need to increase flexibility between courses and to provide students with the…
Descriptors: Business Education, College Freshmen, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Design

Davies, Peter – Economics, 1991
Examines plans and proposals for the "Key Stage 4" portion of the United Kingdom's General Certificate for Secondary Education (GCSE) program. Explains the development of a 10-point assessment scale and plans for combined subject courses. Argues that, although economics instruction should be encouraged, it should not be the sole emphasis…
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Business Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development