BUS 97 - Personal Finance

    Recent Professors
    Danielle Avila, Jessica Gomez Boyer
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    25–40 students
    Difficulty
    6.0Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of BUS 97
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Examines personal financial management from an economic and behavioral perspective. Emphasis on the life-long impact financial decisions have on individuals, families and society. Topics include time value of money, opportunity cost and marginal analysis; tax strategies; financial planning strategies; financial monitoring and reporting; money & credit management; purchasing strategies and large asset acquisition; risk management through home, health, auto and disability insurance; saving and investing; and retirement and estate planning.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:10am–11:25am, Mon Wed 11:30am–12:45pm