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Foundations of Economics & Financial Literacy Certificate

The Foundations of Economics and Financial Literacy Certificate provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of personal finance, economic principles, and financial accounting. This program is designed to develop financial literacy and economic understanding, equipping students with the skills to make informed decisions in both personal and professional contexts. By completing this certificate, students will gain insights into financial planning, taxation, and the foundational principles of micro- and macroeconomics, preparing them for responsible financial stewardship, career advancement, and further academic pursuits.

Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: ACC, BUS, and ECO

Courses in this program

Course Code Course Credit Hours Link to course details

This course provides a study of individual and family financial decisions. Emphasis is placed on building useful skills in buying, managing finances, increasing resources, and coping with current economic conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a personal financial plan.

View course details for Personal Finance ‌‌

This course introduces economic analysis of individual, business, and industry choices in the market economy. Topics include the price mechanism, supply and demand, optimizing economic behavior, costs and revenue, market structures, factor markets, income distribution, market failure, and government intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and evaluate consumer and business alternatives in order to efficiently achieve economic objectives. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course that satisfies Social/Behavioral Sciences.

View course details for Principles of Microeconomics ‌‌

This course introduces economic analysis of aggregate employment, income, and prices. Topics include major schools of economic thought; aggregate supply and demand; economic measures, fluctuations, and growth; money and banking; stabilization techniques; and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate national economic components, conditions, and alternatives for achieving socioeconomic goals. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course that satisfies Social/Behavioral Sciences.

View course details for Principles of Macroeconomics ‌‌
Total Credit Hours Required:
16

The Foundations of Economics and Financial Literacy Certificate is offered in a 100% online format. Distance learning allows the certificate to be completed around the student’s personal schedule without the need to travel to a physical location.