Southeast Community College

Programs of Study

ECON-1200 - Personal Finance

Prerequisite: Math competency recommended. Covers the basic principles needed for effective personal financial management, including the practical applications of money management, budgeting, taxes, credit, insurance, housing, investments, and retirement planning.

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Subject

ECON-Economics

Department

Business Administration

Credits

4.5

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

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