Course overview Unit 1: Financial Capability for the Immediate and Short Term. Students will gain an appreciation of why money is important through focusing on what money is; attitudes to it; and how it can affect life choices. The unit also introduces the financial services industry by focusing on the interaction between money, personal finance and the financial services market place. Unit 2: Financial Capability for the Medium and Long Term. This will include topics such as, the key steps in financial planning, the consequences of an individual’s financial footprint on future financing and risk. Unit 3: Sustainability of an Individual’s Finances and Unit 4: Sustainability of the Financial Services System. Units 3 and 4 are studied in Year 13. You can expect to: • Learn about finance including private and public sector finance. • Investigate the implications of financial decisions from the perspective of a range of different stakeholder groups. • Undertake group work and independent study. • Develop literacy, numeracy, research and presentation skills. • Learn valuable life skills. Where does it lead? This is a new course which encourages students to become responsible borrowers, sensible savers and the need for financial planning throughout their lives. This course combines well with GCE Business and Economics. This course can attract UCAS points and is suitable for those looking to go to university or do apprenticeships.
Name: Certificate in Financial Studies Qualification title: Certificate in Financial Studies Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Students will undertake two exams at AS Level and four at Advanced Level comprising of multiple choice questions and essay questions based on a pre-released case study. 100% examination. Awarding London Institute of Banking and Finance Created 20161201 09:27:04 Updated 20161201 09:29:51
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