INTRODUCTION TO CONSUMER FINANCE
Introduction to consumer finance and the concepts and methods used in consumer planning and financial management. Topics covered include budgeting, credit, investing, insurance, taxes, retirement, estate planning, mortgages, and an introduction to behavioral finance. Discuss methods for calculating, planning, and allocating resources to attain specific financial objectives.
Topics
- budgeting
- credit
- investing
- insurance
- taxes
- retirement
- estate planning
- mortgages
- and an introduction to behavioral finance
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the basic steps and principles of the financial planning process. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Implement learned techniques for creating and managing a personal budget, tailored to individual financial goals and circumstances. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze the impact of economic factors on personal finances, fostering informed decision making in real-world scenarios. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Evaluate various investment options and strategies, considering risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial objectives. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing financial tools and technologies for effective money management. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the basic steps and principles of the financial planning process. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Implement learned techniques for creating and managing a personal budget, tailored to individual financial goals and circumstances. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze the impact of economic factors on personal finances, fostering informed decision making in real-world scenarios. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Evaluate various investment options and strategies, considering risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial objectives. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing financial tools and technologies for effective money management. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027