Welcome to Money Matters!

Course Description:   Students will investigate global economics with em­phasis on the free enterprise system and its impact on consumers and businesses. Students apply critical-thinking skills to analyze financial options based on current and projected economic factors. Students will determine methods of achieving long-term financial goals through investment, tax planning, asset alloca­tion, risk management, retirement planning, and es­tate planning.

Course Outline:

• Economic Decisions and Systems
• Economic Activity
• Business in the Global Economy
• Social Responsibility of Business and Government
• Business Organization
• Entrepreneurship and small Business Management
• Management and Leadership
• Human Resources, Culture, and Diversity
• Career Planning and Development
• Marketing
• Business and Technology
• Financial Management
• Production and Business Operations
• Risk Management
• Consumers in the Global Economy
• Money Management and Financial Planning
• Banking and Financial Services
• Consumer Credit
• Savings and Investment Strategies
• Insurance