Personal Finance Management ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to personal financial management. Some topics that may be included are: personal financial decision making, interpreting financial data, budget planning, risk management, retirement and estate planning. The basic financial concepts of time value of money, asset valuation and risk and return will be presented. Students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts, techniques and theories for making effective financial decisions. Prerequisite (must complete before registering): College Mathematics (MATH_1000), or equivalent Successful completion of this course prepares the student for studies in Investing and Corporate Finance. The course satisfied quantitative skills guidelines. The course may not be considered to satisfy Finance components for accounting concentration/major/or degree program. This course was previously BME-212424 Personal Finance. Corequisites: .