Business/Finance (BUFI)

BUFI 012  Money Management & Planning for the,Future   Units: 3

This course provides students with an introductory understanding of economic and financial principles and the environment within which consumer and business decisions are made. It helps those interested in pursuing a career in financial services develop an appreciation for financial concerns of their clients. It also helps students make more informed decisions about setting their own career and financial goals, as well as managing their budget, taxes and investments, protecting their assets against risk, and preparing for retirement.
Lecture Hours: 36         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Student Option
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENG 061 and MATH 065.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

BUFI 013  Investment Opportunities   Units: 3

The course provides students with an understanding of the importance of investment in their personal finances as well as various investment opportunities available to them. It presents the features of different types of stocks, corporate bonds, government securities, mutual funds, options, futures, and real estate investments. It also offers students a set of tools and criteria for evaluating these investment instruments in light of their own financial conditions and objectives.
Lecture Hours: 36         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENG 061 and MATH 065.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None