BA 30 - Personal Finance

    Recent Professors
    S. Maokosy
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BA 30
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course 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. (A, CSU, UC)