Course Description

Course Title: MUGE 106 Building a secure financial future

Credits: 2(2-0-4)  

Literacy: Finance and Management Literacy

Course Goals: This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of personal finance and financial planning, with a focus on building a secure financial future. The course will cover a wide range of topics, including budgeting, saving, investing, debt management, retirement planning, and risk management. Students will learn how to make informed financial decisions, create, and implement financial plans, and evaluate their progress towards financial goals.

Course Description: Principles and techniques of income and expense management, debt management, financial goal-setting, and investment allocating for securing one's financial future

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the importance of financial planning and the role it plays in building a secure financial future

2. Develop a solid understanding of key financial concepts, such as budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management

3. Learn how to create a comprehensive financial plan that includes short-term and long-term goals

4. Develop skills for evaluating investment options and managing financial risk.

Course-level Learning Outcomes:

1. CLO1 Explain the principles and techniques of revenue and expense management, debt management, financial goal setting, and basic investment allocation correctly

2. CLO2 Analyze their own financial health and cases provided to select appropriate management methods

3. CLO3 Plan and present effective short-term and long-term personal financial goals for themselves

4. CLO4 Access and summarize information from reliable sources to create a financially stable future

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

💥 Course Introduction Video

MODULE 1 E-learning 

Students must complete the 'Building a Secure Financial Future' course on Coursera to pass the MODULE 1 E-learning. 

Coursera for MU invitation emails will be sent individually to students' .ac.th emails after the add/drop period.

Course starts: January 20, 2025
Course ends: April 20, 2025

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: April 20, 2025

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 April 30, 2025 from 13.00 to 16.00 PM. via Cisco WebEx meetings. Click here 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 April 30, 2025 

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:

• • 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: 18th May, 2025.

Your Role as a Student: Post Your Recommendation on Padlet

• • 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

• • "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.