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INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING

CNSRSCI 275
Course Description

Introduction to consumer finance covering techniques of personal sector cash flow, asset and liability management, life cycle financial planning, investment management, tax planning, retirement, and estate planning. Analysis and evaluation related to personal financial planning.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average
3.46

2.72% from Historical

Completion Rate
98.06%

0.12% from Historical

A Rate
35.92%

-5.92% from Historical

Class Size
103

-44.61% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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