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WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Finance 101
Course Description and Outline


FIN 101: Personal Finance


2007-2008
Credits 3
Schedule of Classes Fall 2008
Spring 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years)
Academic Discipline Finance
Academic Division Business and Computer Technology
Prerequisites none
Transfer Information Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
Programs of Study This course can be found in the following programs of study:
I : Catalog Course Description
Introduces personal financial planning. Emphasizes budgeting, obtaining credit, buying decisions for a home, auto or other large purchases, investment decisions, and retirement planning.
II : Course Objectives
  1. After completing the course, the student should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of Personal Financial decisions
  2. The student will be able to manage their personal financial decisions in an improved manner
  3. After completion of the course the student should be able to develop a budget and understand basic cash and credit management of their finances
III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

This class meets a requirement of the following: AAS- Management Emphasis.

FIN 101 (Personal Finance) addresses Student Learning Outcomes:

1. know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree.

2. have developed managerial and personal skills essential to the current business environment.

Sections II and III were prepared on April 25, 2006. Please contact the Business and Computer Technology division for more information.
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