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Note: This course will use Teaching Assistants (TAs) in order to assist the instructor with the student’s
learning experience. TAs play active roles in working with the instructor to provide student support,
grading and grading feedback, and posting content in the course (e.g., discussion posts). This course
also may utilize a live chat feature, email, and phone/texting that are tied to the instructor and the TA
support team when supporting students or addressing student questions or concerns
COURSE DESCRIPTION
With every dollar you spend, save, or invest, how confident are you 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 levels, consumer prices, trade, and general prosperity. In this
course, you will explore key concepts of economics and personal finance. You will be equipped with
the ability to leverage analysis tools, as well as economic reasoning and planning skills.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Strayer University, 2020 e Soomo Learning webtext , Taking Charge of Your Economic Future. Th
access code is available https://www.strayerbookstore.com.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Articulate how economics impacts all aspects life including jobs, income levels, of
consumer prices, and trade.
2. Develop a personal financial plan that considers economic drivers and includes financial
goals, requirements, and resources necessary to obtain results.
3. Present the findings of a personal financial analysis using spreadsheets, including charts,
graphs, or other visuals.
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WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE
The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly
work. This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.
Week
Preparation and Graded Activities
1
PLAY: The Strayer Talk - Smart Money Decisions: The Economy and You (5 pts)
LEARN: Read and complete Chapter 1 of the webtext (30 pts)
DISCUSS: Join the Discussion (25 pts)
2
PLAY: The Strayer Story - Problem Solving: A Better Path Forward (5 pts)
LEARN: Read and complete Chapter 2 of the webtext (30 pts)
DISCUSS: Join the Discussion (25 pts)
3
LEARN: Read and complete Chapter 3 of the webtext (30 pts)
LEARN: Read the Infographic - Put Agility to Work
DISCUSS: Join the Discussion (25 pts)
4
