Course Catalog Information (24-25)
BUS 11
Introduction to Personal Finance
Course Description
This course analyzes a variety of texts, models, and theories relating to core personal finance concepts including budgeting, saving, borrowing, investing and risk management. Students will practice applying quantitative reasoning tools to answer personal financial planning questions relating to money management, tax strategy, consumer credit, purchasing decisions, insurance, investing, retirement and estate planning.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a knowledge of opportunity costs and the time value of money.
- Prepare, explain and analyze personal financial statements including the balance sheet and cash flow statement.
- Analyze and evaluate various savings, investment, and insurance options.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
- Formerly Statement
- Formerly BUS 091
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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