MUGE106

MUGE106 Building a secure financial future (International and Thai Programs)

MODULE 1 E-learning

Students must complete the 'Building a Secure Financial Future' course on Coursera to pass the 1st module. Coursera for MU invitation emails will be sent individually to students' .ac.th emails after the add/drop period.

Course starts: August 20, 2024
Course ends: November 30, 2024

Note:  No Manual Submission of Certification Required

You do not need to manually submit your course certificates after completing the assigned Coursera course. Your learning progress and results will automatically be reflected in the course admin's report once you've completed the courses.

Please make sure to complete the courses on time and follow all the requirements set by Coursera to ensure your results are properly recorded.

MODULE 2 Money worksheet

• Create an income and expense report (for 2 weeks) and complete the financial future planning worksheet according to the provided template on GE PLUS Website.

  • Personal Monthly Budget Template by Google Sheets (Preview | Use the template) 

  • Click here to submit the worksheet

Worksheet submission deadline: November 30, 2024

MODULE 3 Share & Learn

• Sign up for an online sharing session at a convenient time.

• Participate in the PLUS activity to share your personal financial future plan (approximately 2 hours).

Online workshops will be held on November 20, 2024,  from 13.30 to 16.00 PM. via Cisco WebEx meetings. Click the "Register" button to register the PLUS activity.  

(Please use a .edu email to fill out the form)

For those who did not attend the Module 3 workshop on November 20, 2024, 

You are required to complete two roles in this activity: Student and Peer. The goal is to explore investment options, share recommendations, and engage with your classmates' ideas. 

After completing this Share and Learn Sessions, students' final grades will be determined based on your completion of the Coursera course. Below is the grading policy:

1. • Students who successfully complete the Coursera course by the announced course end date will be eligible to receive an O grade.

   • Students who complete the Coursera course after the announced course end date will be eligible to receive a S grade.

Submission Guidelines

• Visit the MUGE 106 Padlet to share recommendations on investment and engage with your classmates.

• Log in using your .edu email before posting or commenting on Padlet.

• Complete both tasks (Student and Peer) by the deadline: 27th December, 2024.

Your Role as a Student: Post Your Recommendation on Padlet

1. • Use your Student ID (without the letter "U") as the topic of your post.

   • Choose an Investment Type: Select one type of investment you are interested in and would recommend to your classmates (e.g., stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, real estate). Write a brief explanation of why you recommend this investment. Include a relevant image or link for better context (e.g., a stock performance chart, informative article, or infographic). Specify who this investment is suitable for. Discuss any potential risks or considerations for this investment.

Your Role as a Peer: Engage with Your Classmates

1. • "Like" at least two recommendations that you find interesting or valuable.

   • Provide thoughtful questions to spark discussion. For example:

     • What do you find most appealing about this investment?

     • What risks should be considered?

     • How does this align with different financial goals?

   • Respond to Comments: If peers comment on your post, respond thoughtfully to their questions or feedback.

Assessment Criteria

• Clarity and relevance of your investment recommendation.

• Inclusion of appropriate context (image/link and explanation).

• Active engagement with at least two peers' recommendations.

• Thoughtfulness of your comments and questions.