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
28133 BUS 11 01Y Seats open Tuesday, Thursday 11:30 AM-12:20 PM Christopher Koranda MCC-17
No set days TBA-TBA ONLINE

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
BUS -011.-01Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on-campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. 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. 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

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Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Formerly
(Formerly BUS 91)
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
  • ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL 5
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