Personal Finance

4.0 credits

This is a business skills course which is an inclusive course to include college students of all majors. The course revolves around personal financial planning, an important skill that all students should have in their toolbox as they embark on their professional life after leaving college. Students will develop an understanding of the historical and political roots of personal finance. Included in the course are the following topics: introduction to financial statements and financial planning, effective interest method and how debt is amortized, introduction to taxation for individuals, basics of investing, retirement planning and budgeting for living expenses. This course does not count toward the Business major or minor.