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Planning for Career and Financial Success

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
We 11a.m. – 11:50a.m.		 McCormack M02-0417 1 $688 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
We 11a.m. – 11:50a.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0417
Credits
1
Min. Tuition*
$688 (guest students)

Description

This course is part of a first-year experience designed to support students in building their academic and career readiness and financial literacy skills. FOUN 101, Planning for Career and Financial Success, covers the following topics: major and career exploration; how to build professional skills; resume building; networking; the components of wealth and how to build wealth; how and why to work with a budget; behavior and finance; credit scores; debt management; and basic economic principles. It is intended for students at all levels and for all programs of study.

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Special Program 2

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

McCormack M02-0417

Enrolled / Capacity

23 / 24

Status

Closed

Instructor

Jason Hinkley

Tuition*

$688 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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