About the Course
Have you ever wondered why round-trip fares between cities vary, or how changes in interest rates impact the real estate market? Discover how mathematics influences everyday financial decisions in this online enrichment course! This course will provide you with a solid grasp of essential business and finance concepts, including the mathematics of buying and selling; the effects of simple and compound interest on loans, mortgages, and savings; and the role of taxes in personal and government budgets. Through engaging simulations, projects, and investigations, we’ll explore how to manage your own finances and gain insights into the broader economic forces that influence personal, public, and corporate investments. Join us to enhance your financial literacy and navigate the world of economics with greater ease.
Learning Objectives
- Solve arithmetic operations involving fractions, ratios, and percentages
- Apply arithmetic operations to solving business math concepts
- Formulate and evaluate conclusions based on inferences made from quantitative information
- Apply mathematical reasoning to solve real-world problems and interpret the mathematical solutions in context
About Advanced Enrichment courses
These courses offer above-grade-level material that is presented in a novel context, explored with other advanced learners, and guided by a CTY educator to help prepare students for higher-order thinking and college-style academic challenges.
Requirements
CTY courses have grade-level requirements and most require minimum test scores. Some courses may also have prerequisites.
Identification DetailsDates and Tuition
Online
You will be asked to join or sign in first.
Days: Every Tue for 7 weeks
Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Register by: December 15, 2025
Time Commitment:
Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].
Families will be notified by email of any required materials one week prior to the course start date.
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week (90 minutes of synchronous class time, 1-2 hours of independent work per week). Course will include 6 sessions over 6 weeks.
You will be asked to join or sign in first.
Days: Every Tue for 7 weeks
Times: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Register by: February 17, 2026
Time Commitment:
Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].
Families will be notified by email of any required materials one week prior to the course start date.
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week (90 minutes of synchronous class time, 1-2 hours of independent work per week). Course will include 6 sessions over 6 weeks.
Registration Fee and Financial Aid
Tuition and fees will be waived or reduced for students who qualify for financial aid.
Learn more about Financial Aid