BUS 320 - Financial Literacy

3 Credit(s)

In this course, students learn to effectively evaluate and manage finances in order to make independent decisions toward reaching life goals and achieving financial well-being. A life cycle approach is taken, starting with students’ current status through adulthood and planning for retirement. The course helps students to be better informed financial consumers and in turn better personal money managers. Topics include personal financial statements, budgeting, money and credit management, tax and insurance issues, as well as the buying and selling of investments and retirement planning. Emphasis is placed on the fact that sound financial planning is a lifelong activity and that personal financial goals will change throughout life. This course may count as an accounting elective.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.