711 Finance and Investments 12 H

Gr 12 | 6 Credits | Year-Long | 5x per Cycle

This course will focus on personal and professional money management and investments to help students build solid financial habits and arm them with the knowledge and tools necessary to become more financially independent. The course begins with an overview of basic economic concepts relevant to investing and personal finance before transitioning into investing and personal finance.  The topics covered in the course include: investing strategies and mechanisms, budgeting, financial planning, banking, credit cards and debt and retirement planning. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the investing world and career path as well as manage their own finances regardless of their career.  Developing solid money management skills and habits are critical for students to develop now, as opposed to later, and puts students at a huge advantage as they deal with the realities of the financial decisions they will face throughout their lives. By participating and competing, throughout the year, in a realistic stock market challenge, students will gain a deeper understanding of how the economy and the financial markets work, the different investment options they have, and the relationship between risk and return. Financial professionals and field trips to financial institutions will provide the students with valuable learning experiences.

Essential Skills:

1. Effectively present ideas in written, oral, and digital form

2. Examine and analyze cultural diversity in the global business environment

3. Evaluate the ethical and legal aspects of a business decision

4. Identify core issues and evaluate alternatives in a complex business situation