BUS 147 - Personal Finance

    Recent Professors
    Cory Allen, Marie Struttmann, Chris Young, Lizzette Herrera
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    28–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Knowledge, skills, and abilities at the intermediate algebra level as determined by the math placement process.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BUS 147
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    This course assists students in gaining the knowledge, tools, attitude, and skills needed to make informed lifelong financial decisions that will empower their lives. Students explore the social, psychological, and physiological issues related to planning and managing a personal financial plan. Topics include goal setting, budgeting, money management, taxes, savings, consumer credit, automobiles, housing, insurance, investment vehicles, retirement and estate planning, and the financial impact of marriage and divorce.
    Usually Held
    Wed 10:30am–11:45am, Wed 11:15am–12:35pm