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BUSN235 - Personal Finance
Course Details
Course Code: BUSN235 Course ID: 4962 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course addresses the fundamentals of personal finance. Students will develop an understanding of the financial world and how it directly affects their life on a day-to-day basis as well as planning for their long term fiscal security. Topics include money management, consumer credit, home financing, insurance, and investing.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/19 - 11/01/19 | 11/04/19 - 12/29/19 | Fall 2019 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 06/24/19 - 11/29/19 | 12/02/19 - 01/26/20 | Fall 2019 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 07/29/19 - 01/03/20 | 01/06/20 - 03/01/20 | Winter 2020 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 08/26/19 - 01/31/20 | 02/03/20 - 03/29/20 | Winter 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 09/30/19 - 02/28/20 | 03/02/20 - 04/26/20 | Winter 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO1: Identify social and economic influences on personal financial goals and decisions.
CO2: Develop a personal budget using the main components of wise money management.
CO3: Analyze advantages and disadvantages of using consumer credit.
CO4: Identify costs associated with purchasing major purchases and/or buying and selling a home.
CO5: Assess the insurance coverage and policy types available to homeowners and renters.
CO6: Discuss the factors affecting the choice of investments.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Discussion Forums | 30.00 % |
| Introduction Forum | 3.33 % |
| Week 1 Forum | 3.33 % |
| Week 2 Forum | 3.33 % |
| Week 3 Forum | 3.33 % |
| Week 4 Forum | 3.33 % |
| Week 5 Forum | 3.33 % |
| Week 6 Forum | 3.33 % |
| Week 7 Forum | 3.33 % |
| Week 8 Forum | 3.33 % |
| Assignments | 40.00 % |
| Week 2 Assignment | 10.00 % |
| Week 3 Assignment | 10.00 % |
| Week 4 Assignment | 10.00 % |
| Week 5 Assignment | 10.00 % |
| Final Project | 30.00 % |
| Final Project | 30.00 % |
This course uses Open Education Resources:
Schmitz, A. (2012). Personal Finance (1st ed.). Retrieved from
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Links provided inside the classroom in the Lessons section. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.