FIN 3140 - Personal Finance

3 credits
Prerequisites: Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 Composition I , ENC 1102 Composition II or ENC 2210 Technical Communication , and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic Dean.
Personal Financial empowers students to take agency over their personal financial lives by equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage money effectively for wealth creation and preservation. Students will learn to apply financial principles to practical, real-world situations with the long-term goal of achieving financial independence. The curriculum covers comprehensive financial and retirement planning, investment strategies, effective budgeting, credit management, and managing major purchases such as real estate and automobiles. Additionally, the course addresses tax strategies and insurance solutions. By the end of the course, students will be empowered to achieve long-term financial success through enhanced financial literacy, strategic goal-setting, and proactive risk management.