Social ScienceTaking Charge of Your Economic Future
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Discover the tools and skills necessary to plan for your financial future in this self-paced, online course. Take up to two Sophia courses at a time for just $79 a month.
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ACE Credit®-recommended for 3.0 semester credits
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1719 students successfully completed
Course description
With every dollar you spend, save, or invest, you deserve to know that you are making the best financial decisions in today's economy. Knowing what drives the economy can help you understand all aspects of life, including jobs, income, consumer prices, trade, and overall prosperity. In Sophia's Taking Charge of Your Economic Future course, you will explore key concepts of economics and personal finance. You will learn how to reason with an economic mindset, use tools for financial analysis, and develop skills to plan for your future.
Assessments and grading
This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 12 Challenges (formative assessments), 4 Milestones (summative assessments), and 2 Touchstones (project-based or written assessments) with an overall score of 70% or better. This course teaches spreadsheet skills for managing your finances using a Microsoft Excel template. To complete the course, you’ll need access to Excel. If you require a mobile app, search the App Store or Google Play for the free Excel download through Microsoft Office 365.
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