About the Course
Why are round-trip fares from Orlando to Kansas City higher than those from Kansas City to Orlando? How do interest-rate adjustments affect the real estate market? How does one calculate the price-to-earnings ratio of a stock and use it to predict future performance? Mathematics plays an indispensable part in answering these questions. This course will give you a strong foundation in central concepts of business and finance, like the mathematics of buying and selling, how simple and compound interest affect the value of loans, mortgages, and interest-bearing accounts; and the impact of taxes on personal and government budgets. While examining these topics, you'll manipulate and solve algebraic expressions and learn to apply a range of mathematical concepts, including direct and indirect variation and arithmetic and exponential growth. Through simulations, projects, and investigations, you and your classmates will grow more secure in your own financial management and enhance your understanding of the broader economic conditions that shape personal, public, and corporate investments.
Typical Class Size: 16-18
Learning Objectives
- Solve arithmetic operations involving fractions, ratios, and percentages
- Apply arithmetic operations to solving business math concepts
- Solve algebraic equations by exploring key polynomial and exponential concepts
- Apply mathematical models derived from algebraic principles to business and finance
- 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. Students work individually and may finish the course early if they complete all requirements before the course end date.
Requirements
CTY courses have grade-level requirements and most require minimum test scores. Some courses may also have prerequisites.
Identification DetailsDates and Tuition
In Person
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Residential Site
You will be asked to join or sign in first.
Register by: June 11, 2026
Full Waitlist Available
Time Commitment:
Course Materials
Students should bring basic school supplies like pens, notebooks, and folders to their summer program. You will be notified of any additional items needed before the course begins. All other materials will be provided by CTY.
Sample Reading
These titles have been featured in past sessions of the course, and may be included this summer. CTY provides students with all texts; no purchase is required.
Naked Money: A Revealing Look at Our Financial System, by Wheelan
The Mathematics of Money: Math for Business and Personal Finance Decisions, by Biehler
You will be asked to join or sign in first.
Register by: July 2, 2026
Filling up fast! 2 spots left
Time Commitment:
Course Materials
Students should bring basic school supplies like pens, notebooks, and folders to their summer program. You will be notified of any additional items needed before the course begins. All other materials will be provided by CTY.
Sample Reading
These titles have been featured in past sessions of the course, and may be included this summer. CTY provides students with all texts; no purchase is required.
Naked Money: A Revealing Look at Our Financial System, by Wheelan
The Mathematics of Money: Math for Business and Personal Finance Decisions, by Biehler
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
Residential Site
You will be asked to join or sign in first.
Register by: June 14, 2026
Filling up fast! 2 spots left
Time Commitment:
Course Materials
Students should bring basic school supplies like pens, notebooks, and folders to their summer program. You will be notified of any additional items needed before the course begins. All other materials will be provided by CTY.
Sample Reading
These titles have been featured in past sessions of the course, and may be included this summer. CTY provides students with all texts; no purchase is required.
Naked Money: A Revealing Look at Our Financial System, by Wheelan
The Mathematics of Money: Math for Business and Personal Finance Decisions, by Biehler
You will be asked to join or sign in first.
Register by: July 5, 2026
Time Commitment:
Course Materials
Students should bring basic school supplies like pens, notebooks, and folders to their summer program. You will be notified of any additional items needed before the course begins. All other materials will be provided by CTY.
Sample Reading
These titles have been featured in past sessions of the course, and may be included this summer. CTY provides students with all texts; no purchase is required.
Naked Money: A Revealing Look at Our Financial System, by Wheelan
The Mathematics of Money: Math for Business and Personal Finance Decisions, by Biehler
UC-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Residential Site
You will be asked to join or sign in first.
Register by: June 21, 2026
Filling up fast! 4 spots left
Time Commitment:
Course Materials
Students should bring basic school supplies like pens, notebooks, and folders to their summer program. You will be notified of any additional items needed before the course begins. All other materials will be provided by CTY.
Sample Reading
These titles have been featured in past sessions of the course, and may be included this summer. CTY provides students with all texts; no purchase is required.
Naked Money: A Revealing Look at Our Financial System, by Wheelan
The Mathematics of Money: Math for Business and Personal Finance Decisions, by Biehler
You will be asked to join or sign in first.
Register by: July 12, 2026
Full Waitlist Available
Time Commitment:
Course Materials
Students should bring basic school supplies like pens, notebooks, and folders to their summer program. You will be notified of any additional items needed before the course begins. All other materials will be provided by CTY.
Sample Reading
These titles have been featured in past sessions of the course, and may be included this summer. CTY provides students with all texts; no purchase is required.
Naked Money: A Revealing Look at Our Financial System, by Wheelan
The Mathematics of Money: Math for Business and Personal Finance Decisions, by Biehler
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
Residential Site
You will be asked to join or sign in first.
Register by: June 14, 2026
Full Waitlist Available
Time Commitment:
Course Materials
Students should bring basic school supplies like pens, notebooks, and folders to their summer program. You will be notified of any additional items needed before the course begins. All other materials will be provided by CTY.
Sample Reading
These titles have been featured in past sessions of the course, and may be included this summer. CTY provides students with all texts; no purchase is required.
Naked Money: A Revealing Look at Our Financial System, by Wheelan
The Mathematics of Money: Math for Business and Personal Finance Decisions, by Biehler
You will be asked to join or sign in first.
Register by: July 5, 2026
Time Commitment:
Course Materials
Students should bring basic school supplies like pens, notebooks, and folders to their summer program. You will be notified of any additional items needed before the course begins. All other materials will be provided by CTY.
Sample Reading
These titles have been featured in past sessions of the course, and may be included this summer. CTY provides students with all texts; no purchase is required.
Naked Money: A Revealing Look at Our Financial System, by Wheelan
The Mathematics of Money: Math for Business and Personal Finance Decisions, by Biehler
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA
Residential Site
You will be asked to join or sign in first.
Register by: June 21, 2026
Time Commitment:
Course Materials
Students should bring basic school supplies like pens, notebooks, and folders to their summer program. You will be notified of any additional items needed before the course begins. All other materials will be provided by CTY.
Sample Reading
These titles have been featured in past sessions of the course, and may be included this summer. CTY provides students with all texts; no purchase is required.
Naked Money: A Revealing Look at Our Financial System, by Wheelan
The Mathematics of Money: Math for Business and Personal Finance Decisions, by Biehler
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