This subject is a practical one that is designed to prepare students to be job ready, independent and equipped to make sound consumer and financial decisions. On completion of the semester, students will have created their own budget template, curriculum vitae, interview experience and a potential gap year plan.
A focus is on financial literacy in order for students to be prepared to manage financial risks and rewards. They will develop ICT skills enable to them to produce a budget in order to manage their personal finances. Consumer literacy is also a focus, so that students acquire a strong understanding of their rights as a consumer. They will also become aware of their rights and responsibilities in the changing Australian workplace.
Financial literacy
Spending, borrowing and saving
Taxation and superannuation
Major purchases
Employment and work readiness
Independent living and rental agreements
Taking out insurance
Young people and the law
A focus on practical skills
Consumer rights
Organising travel
ESSI money game
Students will be assessed by a range of tasks, which may include a folio of exercises, a case study, a test or a report.
There will also be an examination at the end of the semester.
In the current absence of a suitable textbook, Business Studies staff have created their own learning resources. These will be made available at the start of the semester.