In the modern world it is vitally important for pupils to have excellent ICT skills as the vast majority of CGS pupils will need these skills in their future whether that be in further education or the workplace.

The department offers 2 different subjects from S3 to S6. Administration is offered at Intermediate 1 and 2 and Higher and Advanced Higher in S5–6. This course is very practical with pupils learning how to use Microsoft Office application in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Powerpoint and Databases as well as extensive use of internet and email. This subject looks at how modern businesses are run and organised and problems which they could face in the future. Personal Finance will be a core subject for all S5 pupils. Business Management is taught in S5–6 at levels Intermediate 2 and Higher.

The department is also responsible for S1 Information Technology which includes Text Handling, Spreadsheets and Introduction to the Network and the Internet. Staff from the department also teach the S2 Information Technology course.