Behavioral Science of Money

4 credits

Why do smart people make bad financial decisions? This course explores the psychology of money, examining cognitive biases, emotions, and social influences on financial behavior. Students will analyze real-world spending, saving, and investing habits, learning how to design better financial decisions. Through experiments, case studies, and applied projects, students will gain insights into financial well-being and develop tools to improve financial choices for themselves and society. Prerequisites: MGT 100 and MGT 103.