Recent SemestersFall 2026, Fall 2025Class Size35 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteSuccessful completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent, or placement by other measures as applicable. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course leads students toward financial literacy and enables students to obtain the foundation for a lifelong understanding of the basics of personal finance including money management, tax planning, investing, and retirement planning. Students learn to apply and use financial models through critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and developing problem-solving abilities. Emphasis is placed on learning the fundamental concepts of everyday finance with a hands-on approach.