BUS 11
Introduction to Personal Finance
Course Description
This course analyzes a variety of texts, models, and theories relating to core personal finance concepts including budgeting, saving, borrowing, investing and risk management. Students will practice applying quantitative reasoning tools to answer personal financial planning questions relating to money management, tax strategy, consumer credit, purchasing decisions, insurance, investing, retirement and estate planning.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49098 | BUS 11 | 64Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | John Francis | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
BUS -011.-64Z: Fully ONLINE. This is an online class that does not have weekly scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Pearson eText Personal Finance: Turning Money Into Wealth -- Instant Access (8th Edition) Keown ISBN: 9780136879015 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $50.94 | |||
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Formerly
- (Formerly BUS 091.)
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.