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Planning for Career & Financial Success

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Fr 2p.m. – 2:50p.m.		 McCormack M02-0419 1 $688 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Fr 2p.m. – 2:50p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0419
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 January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

McCormack M02-0419

Enrolled / Capacity

0 / 24

Status

Closed

Instructor

To be Announced

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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