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INTRODUCTION TO CONSUMER FINANCE

CNSRSCI 175
Course Description

Introduction to consumer finance and the concepts and methods used in consumer planning and financial management. Topics covered include budgeting, credit, investing, insurance, taxes, retirement, estate planning, mortgages, and an introduction to behavioral finance. Discuss methods for calculating, planning, and allocating resources to attain specific financial objectives.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.69

-1.15% from Historical

Completion Rate
98.96%

-0.02% from Historical

A Rate
73.89%

-3.22% from Historical

Class Size
383

-1.54% from Historical

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