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Finance
Description: Personal Finance in a Global Economy will examine the role of the consumer in society, and how elements of our social, cultural and political systems lead to healthy and unhealthy financial behaviors. Topics include: the use of credit, savings, insurance, stocks, bonds, and other investment programs; using bank services, determining personal taxes, planning for retirement, and estate planning. No prior background in business required. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 3 units of credit with different topics.
Units: 1-3
Sections offered: Spring 2025 Fall 2025
Course Attributes:
Finance
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
FIN 190 - Personal Finance In A Global Economy
Description: Personal Finance in a Global Economy will examine the role of the consumer in society, and how elements of our social, cultural and political systems lead to healthy and unhealthy financial behaviors. Topics include: the use of credit, savings, insurance, stocks, bonds, and other investment programs; using bank services, determining personal taxes, planning for retirement, and estate planning. No prior background in business required. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 3 units of credit with different topics.
Units: 1-3
Sections offered: Spring 2025 Fall 2025
Course Attributes:
- GS: Social & Political Worlds
- LS: Social and Political Worlds