Do you want to be a millionaire? Have you ever wanted to run your own company? Are you the creator of the next big app? This subject is about how you manage your own money, make smart financial decisions now, when you leave school and when you enter the workforce. The key is learning how to make independent financial decisions, and the knowledge you need to make those smart choices. You’ll investigate how to earn an income through all sorts of avenues, and learn strategies that can lead to financial success. This subject moves from personal finances, such as budgeting and taxes, to understanding businesses, the share market and economic systems. Want to learn how to budget to move out of home? Prepare receipts for tax returns? Save for a round-the-world gap year trip? Then this subject is for you.
What skills and knowledge will I build?
You’ll learn how to manage your personal finances: budgeting, investments, taxation, preparing receipts for tax return, scams, the Sharemarket, profit/loss statements.
You’ll learn the importance of online marketing and how to promote a business integrated with basic economic systems.
You’ll learn the basics of business management, planning for the highs and lows of the market from the perspective of a small business owner and run your own business for profit, right here at school!
What other fields could this elective lead to?
VCE Business Management
VCE Accounting
VCE Economics
Business
Commerce
Accountancy