Week 1 overview (example)

Introduction

In this week we will learn the fundamentals of college life personal finances. We will also examine how your background experiences, values, goals and decisions can impact your financial future and will help you gain knowledge in key areas of your financial life.

Weekly learning outcomes

After successful completion of this week, you will be able to:

1. Identify basic skills to effectively manage personal finances such as budgeting and goal-setting.
2. Demonstrate how to effectively create a budget through an interactive activity.
3. Understand common misconceptions around credit management.
4. Identify resources for further information regarding developing your own financial literacy.

Task list

In order to achieve these learning outcomes, please make sure to complete the following:

• Read chapters 1 and 2 in "The Personal Finance Manual" (Learning outcome 1)
• Complete a sample budget after taking part in our interactive activity. (Learning outcome 2)
• Contribute and respond to the online discussion forum on at least two different days this week, with your first post due no later than Wednesday evening, and your second and third posts due by Sunday at noon. (Learning outcome 4)
  
• Submit your sample budget by Sunday at noon. (Learning outcome 2)