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PERSONAL FINANCE
Lower Level
Credits: 4
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Spring 1. Fall 1.
Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to personal financial management. Emphasis will be on personal financial decision making, interpreting financial data, budget planning, risk management, retirement and estate planning. The basic financial concepts of time value of money, asset valuation and risk and return will be presented. Students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts, techniques and theories for making effective financial decisions.
Prerequisites: Algebra or its equivalence
