BUS 136 - Personal Finance

Institution:

County College of Morris

Subject:

Description:

LEC 3 hrs, LAB 0 hrs. This course provides a practical introduction to personal finance and money management by focusing on realistic ways to effectively manage and protect personal assets, minimize taxes, and provide for a secure retirement. Students design a personal budget and learn to make appropriate decisions with regard to savings, investments, insurance, credit protection, and estate planning. Students evaluate the cost of borrowed money, real estate investments, effective use of credit, tax implications, and the effects of the economy has on personal financial decision. The use of financial periodicals will be required.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.CCM.EDU

Phone Number:

(973) 328-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.