The syllabus for Home Economics: Management is designed to enable students to develop knowledge attitudes and skills to manage available resources to attain family goals.  The course of study is intended to provide students with a range of management capabilities, including problem-solving, decision-making, management and practical skills to assist them in leading more effective lives, as individuals and as members of a community.

Students should be able to:

• Understand management principles and their applications in the performance of task related to family and work situations;
• Use time, energy and other resources to the best advantage for the benefit of the individual, the family and the community;
• Understand the concept of the family and its relationship with the community;
• Show awareness of community resources which will serve different needs of the family;
• Understand concepts related to population education and the implications for the quality of life;
• Understand principles of wise money management;
• Understand concepts of consumerism in order to discriminate and choose among a range of goods and services;
• Acquire knowledge to enable intelligent decision making regarding shelter for the family;
• Develop an understanding of safety consciousness and its applications;
• Demonstrate the ability to use goods and services to obtain maximum benefits;
• Acquire basic skills and attitudes necessary for the job market.

The syllabus is divided in three sections and 12 modules:

• Section 1: Family and Society
  • Module 1; The Family
  • Module 2: Values, Goals, Conflict Resolution
  • Module 3: Population Issues
  • Module 4: Caring for Special Groups
  • Module 5: Work and Work Ethics, Careers
• Section 2: Home and Financial Management
  • Module 6: Principles of Management
  • Module 7: Money Management
  • Module 8: Consumerism
• Section 3: Housing and Equipment Management
  • Module 9: Housing and Maintenance
  • Module 10: Safety in the Home, Safety Feature of Appliances and Equipment
  • Module 11: Furniture, Soft Furnishing and Accessories
  • Module 12: Entertainment, Table Setting and Social Graces