BUS 115 - Personal Finance

This course is designed to give a practical introduction to personal finance. It addresses realistic ways to manage personal assets effectively. Topics covered include the economy; working, planning, and budgeting; sensible shopping and spending; avoiding fraud and swindles; buying, insuring and financing a car; buying and selling a home; housing costs and regulations; renting a home; banking services; credit and borrowing; investments in stocks, mutual funds and real estate; life, health and income insurance; retirement and estate planning; and income tax.
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours