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Investing is a crucial part of personal finance and entrepreneurship, and it's never too early to start learning about it! In fact, the sooner you learn about compounded interest, the better off you'll be.
Course Description
This class is designed to provide students with an introduction to the world of investing so they can take control of their finances and make their money work for them. Throughout the course, they will cover the basics of investing and saving, including stocks and bonds, and will explore credit and investment. Examine models to show where you can end up if you start investing at age 20 vs. 25 vs. 30 - the difference is huge! Additionally, the class will discuss the difference between the NYSE and the NASDAQ, and how to deal with interest rates in an easy-to-understand way. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about how corporations and businesses manage their capital through topics like corporate financial analysis, financial planning procedures, and commodities trading. They will even get to invest some imaginary money to discover their risk tolerance level in a stress-free way. By taking this class, students will learn valuable skills that will help them make informed decisions about their financial future to build confidence in their ability to navigate the world of investing and their personal finance and entrepreneurship goals.
Admissions Criteria
Completed Summer Discovery application
Program Outcomes
Disclaimer
Information subject to change as program updates come in for 2025!
Summer Discovery Certificate of Completion
After successfully finishing this course, you will be awarded a certification completion for your accomplishment.
*This is a preview, not what you will receive