Applied Financial Mathematics is a mathematical modeling course that is algebra-based, applications-oriented, and technology-dependent. The course addresses college preparatory mathematics topics from Algebra 2, Statistics, Probability, Precalculus, and Calculus under eight financial umbrellas: Discretionary Expenses, Banking, Investing, Credit, Employment and Income Taxes, Automobile Ownership, Independent Living, and Retirement Planning and Household Budgeting. The course offers students multiple opportunities to use, construct, question, model, and interpret financial situations.
C or above in Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications; Two semester “C-” average in Algebra 2, Algebra 2 with Trigonometry, Honors Algebra 2 with Trigonometry, or Precalculus.