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
    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