Personal and Consumer Finance

Division: Business and Applied Tech

Department: Business

Course: BUS 1210

Title: Personal and Consumer Finance

Prerequisites: None

Description: This course will introduce personal and consumer financial concepts and give students basic tools to make sound financial decisions in today's society based on economic trends and research. This is a practical course in personal money management consisting of financial planning, including career choices, budgeting, planning for retirement, financing a home and automobile, and understanding consumer credit, taxes, insurance, and investments. Students will use basic math skills as well as read, write, and think critically. Note: This course is cross-listed as HFST 1210 and meets general education requirements for Social and Behavioral Science.

Courses Taught Spring 2026

Courses Taught Fall 2026

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