BUS 117 - Personal Finance

3 units
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: MATH 40 or qualification by appropriate assessment
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1 or eligibility for ENGL 1A or qualification by appropriate assessment
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

In this course, students will learn how to develop personal financial goals and how to use financial planning to help achieve life goals. Students will learn budgeting, planning for the financial future, and how to incorporate investment choices such as stocks, real estate, bonds, and mutual funds. Students will examine how personal financial management impacts individuals and families and how to calculate the financial impacts of their decisions.

Note: Letter grade or pass/no pass option.
(formerly BUS 17)