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Money & Financial Institutions

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
5/27/25 - 7/10/25
TuTh 1:30p.m. – 4:30p.m.		 McCormack M01-0410 3 $1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)
Date
5/27/25 - 7/10/25
Time
TuTh 1:30p.m. – 4:30p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0410
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current students)

Description

An economic analysis of the US financial system, including examination of the major types of financial assets, financial markets, and financial institutions, as well as the major factors that determine asset prices and the structure of interest rates. Attention is given to the nature and operation of banking firms and the structure and regulation of the banking industry. Other topics may include the Federal Reserve and monetary policy; the determination of the money supply; recent trends in the banking industry; lending discrimination and community reinvestment; and current public policy issues in the areas of banking and finance.

Prerequisites

ECON 101 and 102

Registration Opens March 3

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 1, 6 weeks

Class Dates

5/27/2025 - 7/10/2025

Location

McCormack M01-0410

Enrolled / Capacity

0 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Yang Liu

Tuition*

$1431 (guest students)
$1623 (current 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.

Tuition Details