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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/18 - 05/03/19 | 05/06/19 - 06/30/19 | Spring 2019 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/31/18 - 05/31/19 | 06/03/19 - 07/28/19 | Spring 2019 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 01/28/19 - 06/28/19 | 07/01/19 - 08/25/19 | Summer 2019 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 02/25/19 - 08/02/19 | 08/05/19 - 09/29/19 | Summer 2019 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/25/19 - 08/30/19 | 09/02/19 - 10/27/19 | Summer 2019 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 04/29/19 - 10/04/19 | 10/07/19 - 12/01/19 | Fall 2019 Session B | 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 % |
|---|---|
| Assignments | 40.00 % |
| Week 1 Assignment | 8.00 % |
| Week 2 Assignment | 8.00 % |
| Week 3 Assignment | 8.00 % |
| Week 4 Assignment | 8.00 % |
| Week 5 Assignment | 8.00 % |
| Final Project | 30.00 % |
| Final Project | 30.00 % |
| Discussion Forums | 30.00 % |
| Introduction | 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 % |
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.