FNCE316 is an SMU-X course designed to teach undergraduates the basic concepts underlying personal financial literacy and how to translate this classroom knowledge into practical solutions for real organizations at the forefront of financial innovation. This is the first module of its kind to be offered at a local university, and is taught by SKBI Director, Prof Dave Fernandez & SKBI Visiting Faculty, Prof Joanne Yoong.
Financial literacy is a critical aspect of building financial resilience across the life cycle. Globally, financial literacy has been redefined in the following ways:
One key aspect of the course is the student consultancy project. The project gives students the opportunity to learn how to solve complex business problems related to financial literacy, inclusion, and fintech, with guidance from the course faculty and project champion mentors (Endowus, Grab, MoneySense, Sea & SGX).
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