Interest Rates and Inflation in Virtual Business Administration Students at UNIMINUTO

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Irina Amaya Ortiz
Angélica Silva Torres
Laura del Pilar Vásquez Barrios
Jenny Segura Osuna

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This study assesses the level of financial knowledge among students of the Business Administration program in the virtual modality at UNIMINUTO, focusing on the concepts of interest rates and inflation. The research highlights financial education as a key tool for economic stability and informed decision-making. Using a mixed-method approach and a digital survey applied to 100 students, the findings revealed that although most participants possess basic notions, there are gaps in understanding concepts suchas simple interest, nominal and real rates, and inflation. These difficulties are associated with a lack of specific training and the use of technical language. Additionally, the study found limited knowledge about the current inflation rate in Colombia, which restricts the ability to apply these concepts in daily life. The study concludes that it is necessary to strengthen practical financial education to enhance students’ economic autonomy.

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Amaya Ortiz, I., Silva Torres, A., Vásquez Barrios, L. del P., & Segura Osuna, J. (2025). Interest Rates and Inflation in Virtual Business Administration Students at UNIMINUTO. Revista Colombiana De Ciencias Administrativas, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.52948/rcca.v7i2.1255
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