BUS 112 - Personal Finance

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Analysis of savings, investments and consumer spending patterns. Personal budgeting, net worth, goal setting, consumer credit, financial institutions, insurance, real estate, stocks, mutual funds, precious metals, taxes, social security, retirement plans and estate planning.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Academic Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Analyze consumer spending and savings patterns.
Increase income.
Protect Assets.
Invest properly.
Reduce taxes.
Plan for retirement and estate transfer.

Course Contents

Budgeting, Net Worth
Compound Interest, Savings Accounts
Insurance
Consumer Credit
Real Estate
Stocks
Mutual Funds
Gold and Silver
Federal Income Taxes
Retirement Plans
Estate and Retirement Planning
Consumer patterns of saving and spending

Instructional Units: 5