Commerce
Commerce
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Course Description
Course Description
Commerce enables young people to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and values that form the foundation on which they can make sound decisions about consumer, financial, legal, business and employment issues. Every student should be skilled in financial literacy before leaving school. Commerce develops in students the ability to research information, apply problem-solving strategies and evaluate options in order to make informed and responsible decisions as individuals and as part of the community.
What will students learn about?
What will students learn about?
Year A
All students study Consumer and Financial Decisions. In this topic they learn about making responsible spending, saving, borrowing and investment decisions.
Students also study Employment and Work Futures, in which they will develop an understanding of the issues relating to earning an income and the impact of work in our economy. This is particularly relevant in the recent experience of the COVID-19 global pandemic. They also learn about commercial and legal aspects relating to employment issues, and their rights and responsibilities at work.
Year B
Students study Law, Society and Political involvement. In this topic they learn about how laws affect individuals, groups and society and how individuals and groups participate in the democratic process. They also consider how strategies are used to resolve contentious legal and political issues.
Students also study The Economic and Business Environment in which they will develop an understanding of issues relating to the economic environment including markets and businesses in a globalised economy They also learn to investigate issues relating to major economic events such as COVID-19 and those affecting Australian consumers and businesses, such as Virgin Airlines.
Students also have the opportunity study optional topics selected from: Investing; Promoting and Selling; e-Commerce; Global Links; Towards Independence; Political Involvement; Travel; Law in Action; Our Economy; Community Participation; Running a Business; and a School-developed option.
What will students learn to do?
What will students learn to do?
Student learning in Commerce will promote critical thinking and the opportunity to participate in the community. Students learn to identify, research and evaluate options when making decisions on how to solve consumer problems and issues that confront consumers. They will develop research and communication skills, including the use of ICT, that build on the skills they have developed in their mandatory courses. They will also develop skills in personal financial management and advocacy for rights and responsibilities in the workplace and society.
Cost
Cost
$0
RoSA Information
RoSA Information
This course will appear on your RoSA as Commerce.
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