BUS 297 - Personal Finance

    Recent Professors
    Danielle Avila, Tara Bosma, Andy Hinojosa, Pura Cordero
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    25–40 students
    Difficulty
    6.5Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of BUS 297
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is for both business and non-business majors and provides an overview of the elements necessary for effective personal financial planning. Topics include the components of a financial plan; personal financial statements; time value of money; managing money; managing liquidity; managing credit; personal loans; tax concepts and planning; investments including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds; purchasing and financing a home; life, health, auto, disability and other types of insurance; retirement planning; and estate planning.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:10am–11:25am, Mon Wed 11:30am–12:45pm