BEX2001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Financial Literacy
Document Summary
Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered. Caulfield: second semester 2016 (online, summer semester b 2016 (on-campus block of classes) Clayton: first semester 2016 (online, second semester 2016 (online) This unit provides students with basic financial literacy and money and life skills to assist in their transition into the workforce and adult life. Topics covered can include selections from the following: personal budgeting; financial goal setting; the financial environment; money maths; understanding risk; taxation basics; money and contracts; identifying and using support resources, and consumer rights and protections. This subject seeks to improve students ability to make informed judgements and effective decisions about the use and management of money. Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
