Master Syllabus BA1183, Personal Finance

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
This course is taught as a practical approach aimed at helping the student understand and implement personal money management principles so that they can more easily cope with financial necessities throughout life. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

Prepare students to obtain a job in mid-management or marketing position, possessing the skills to make them successful employees and employers.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain personal financial planning, financial statements, time value of money, and budgets

Explain the benefits and potential costs of consumer credit

Evaluate housing needs, large purchases, and financing alternatives

Identify fundamental tax strategies

Identify how insurance is used to manage risk

Compare Investment and retirement planning alternatives and strategies

Explain the estate planning process.

Course Outline
  1. UNIT 1. MASTERING THE BASICS
  2. UNIT 2. DEVELOPING YOUR SKILLS
  3. UNIT 3. CONSIDERING THE FUTURE
Instructional Methods

Class lectures

Class discussions

Field Observations

Presentations

Videos

Guest Speakers

Small Group Work

Instructional Resources and Materials

Class lectures

Class discussions

Field Observations

Presentations

Videos

Guest Speakers

Small Group Work

Methods of Assessment

SCCC Outcomes 1 & 4 will be measured by:

Exams.

Workbook Assignments.

In-class Activities.

Other Assignments.

SCCC Policy

Academic Calendar
Academic Integrity
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Core Outcomes Project
The learning outcomes and competencies detailed in this course outline or syllabus meet, or exceed the learning outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Groups project for this course as approved by the Kansas Board of Regents KRSN: BUS1010