Course Curriculum

  • Illustration of a dollar coin with an upward arrow and stacked coins behind it, labeled 'Module 1 Money'.

    Why it matters. How it works.


    This module introduces the origin of money, the evolution from bartering to cash, and why currency systems succeed or fail. Students explore key concepts like value, inflation, and the differences between free and command economies.

  • A balance scale with a supply and demand chart on the left side and a price tag with a dollar sign on the right side, representing pricing and the free market.

    How prices are set—and how that shapes your future.


    This session breaks down how supply and demand impact pricing, wages, and career choices. Students discover why different jobs earn different pay, how skills influence value, and how to make smart career decisions.

  • Graphic of a piggy bank with dollar signs and coins, with an upward trending arrow and increasing bar chart, labeled 'Module 3: Growing Your Money'.

    The habits that help money grow—and the traps that shrink it.


    Students learn the importance of saving, how banks work, how to avoid credit pitfalls, and why compound interest is a superpower. We cover the basics of stocks, bonds, and how to start thinking like an investor.

  • Illustration of a small storefront with orange and green striped awning, a shield with a check mark, and a bar graph with an upward arrow, representing business growth. Text reads 'Module 4: Starting and Managing a Business'.

    From idea to income—what it really takes to run a business.


    This final module takes students through the steps of launching a business: choosing the right structure, understanding location decisions, buying vs. leasing, managing risk, and calculating profit.

  • Students check in, connect, and get settled.

  • Facilitator sets the tone and leads introductions.

  • A sequence of four interactive lessons:

    • Module 1: Money — Foundations of money management, value, and personal finance basics.

    • Module 2: Pricing — Interactive lesson on supply, demand, and market pricing.

    • Module 3: Investing — Students explore investing fundamentals and receive their $150 stock starter.

    • Module 4: Entrepreneurship — Hands-on group activity building a mini business plan.

  • Recap, Q&A, and key lessons to apply immediately.

  • Networking lunch and informal discussion.

Sample Itinerary