Psychology of Money

Catalog description

This course explores how our thoughts, emotions, habits, and social environments shape our financial decisions. Integrating research from psychology, behavioral economics, and personal finance, this course examines common cognitive biases, spending behaviors, emotional reactions to money, and cultural influences on financial attitudes. Students will learn evidence-based strategies for changing maladaptive money habits, increase their financial literacy, and develop healthy long-term financial behaviors. Designed for students preparing for financial independence, the course blends scientific theory with real-world application, helping learners understand why they make the financial choices they do—and how to make better ones.