BUS-53 — Introduction to Personal Finance

Prerequisite: None

Description: An introduction to personal finance focusing on mastering the key concepts involved in attaining personal wealth. Personal finance focuses on the concepts, decision-making tools, and applications of financial planning. A financial plan will be utilized to guide decisions today and in years to come. Additional emphasis will be placed on interpreting financial information obtained online, the theory and practice regarding income tax law, health insurance provisions, retirement programs, and personal investing. 54 hours lecture. (Letter Grade, or Pass/No Pass option.)