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Catalog: 2011–2012 Catalog Year

Course Descriptions

Finance (FIN)

Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service Division

FIN 101: Personal Finance

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Introduces personal financial planning. Emphasizes budgeting, obtaining credit, buying decisions for a home, auto or other large purchases, investment decisions, and retirement planning.

FIN 115: Introduction to Investments

Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none

Helps students understand the theoretical concepts and analytical foundations necessary for further study in the field. It will provide an overall picture of securities markets, institutions, processes and mechanisms on how stocks and bonds are bought and sold.