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The Psychology of Finance

Discover the cognitive biases and emotions behind financial decisions.

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After completing the course, you will be able to:

After completing the course, you will be able to:

  1. Understand the psychology behind financial decisions made by business leaders and investors

  2. Neutralize relevant biases

  3. Make and encourage better financial decisions

  4. Explain the consumer choice theory

  5. Differentiate mental models related to behavioral finance

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Course Modules

Our Approach to Online Learning

Over eight weeks, our The Psychology of Finance course will help you master the thinking behind money management and financial trading to drive optimal results.

Flexible

Make the most of your time with a modality that lets you study and complete coursework at your own pace. If you are unable to attend webinars or live sessions, you can access them later.

Interactive

Our interactive content includes videos from instructors at the University of Chicago and visual and graphic materials that provide real-life examples.

Personalized

The instructional assistant—a subject matter expert—will accompany you on your journey through the content, answering your questions and providing feedback on your work.

Meet Your Instructors

UCH Faculty George Dan
George Dan, MBA

Founder and COO, User Nudge, Inc.

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World-Class Instructors
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This course is an excellent fit for:

  • Emerging business leaders interested in acquiring a nuanced understanding of behavioral finance

  • Financial advisors in pursuit of deeper engagement in supporting stakeholder decision-making

  • Managers across industries who wish to understand market participant behavior and outcomes

  • Marketing professionals who want to gain deeper insight into consumer motivations

Student Feedback

This course opens your mind to new ways of seeing things—not just investments, but daily routines and activities. I will be applying this knowledge to personal investments and in my work, namely in as...
Enrique Allende Cano
As an entrepreneur dedicated to taking companies public and seeking capital, the knowledge I have acquired will undoubtedly be important in dealing with retail and institutional investments.
Aurelio Useche

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