Why Money Matters

• • Intro to money, exchange and markets
  • Circular flow of money and the economy
  • Financial system
  • Governing the financial system
  • Financial statements - introduction
  • Financial statements - extended
  • Budgeting
  • Developing financial capabilities
  • Saving and investing
  • Inequality and poverty
  • Global financial flows and our economy
  • Scams, ethics and consumer protection

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

In an increasingly complex financial system, independence and effective decision making are important life skills. In business, financial skills drive profitability within the rules and regulations of government, institutions and organisations. In this course you will understand basic monetary flows in the economy, and the interrelationships and dependencies between money, society, groups and organisations, locally and globally. You will develop core skills in financial literacy for business and an understanding of the key principles of accounting, finance and economics. Sound accounting, finance and economics skills are sought by employers in any business graduate, as they enable a solid understanding of the principles that drive enterprise toward success.

Quiz - 20% Analyses - 40% Presentation - 40%

• Online Quiz (20%)
• Assignment - Financial Decision Making (40%)
• Post Covid-19 Video Presentation (Individual) (40%)

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