This course equips students with essential financial knowledge and practical skills to confidently manage their lives beyond school. Core topics include budgeting, saving, responsible spending, and understanding concepts such as credit, debt, and interest. Students will also explore advanced topics like financial planning, insurance, taxes, and starting a business, with guidance from guest speakers who are industry experts. The course blends theoretical knowledge with real-world applications through hands-on activities, such as creating budgets and analyzing financial scenarios. By the end, students will be prepared to make informed decisions and build a solid foundation for financial independence.
Learning objectives:
After this course students can…
• … create and manage a personal budget that balances income, expenses, and savings.
• … understand and explain key financial concepts, such as credit, debt, interest, and taxes.
• … evaluate the benefits and risks of financial products and decisions, including insurance, investments, and starting a business.
Forms of assessment:
Participation,
presentation
