Students will receive a general overview of the financial industry, with a focus on key players, institutions, and markets such as commercial banks, the Federal Reserve, and financial markets. The class will also introduce the many career paths within the financial sector and what responsibilities they encompass. Financial concepts such as the time value of money, compounding interest, and annualized returns will be taught as a foundation for future Finance, Economics, and Accounting courses. Students will then learn about common financial instruments including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, and will be introduced to derivatives.