BUS 125 Personal Finance

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course provides a study of individual and family financial decisions. Emphasis is placed on building useful skills in buying, managing finances, increasing resources, and coping with current economic conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a personal financial plan.

Course is typically offered in Spring.
Course has transfer restrictions - 10 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Apply money management principles to personal financial decisions.
Apply principles of credit management to achieve an excellent credit score.
Evaluate major consumer decisions related to motor vehicles and housing.
Analyze a variety of insurances to manage financial risks.
Evaluate retirement options to ensure financial security for the future.