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PERSONAL FINANCE
This course will fulfill the Personal Finance requirement
for graduation. Are you financially literate? This course is a
must to prepare you for financial independence in your
personal life. It is proven that poor financial decisions can
lead to an accumulated debt spiral that will prevent you
from saving and planning for a secure financial future. Learn
to manage your personal financial affairs through real life
applications. Areas of advanced study include investing,
banking, taxes, credit, acquiring insurance and loans,
budgeting, career preparation and employability skills.
Technology is infused throughout this course, with
applications ranging from personal money management to
preparation of income tax forms to evaluating investment
options.
H PERSONAL FINANCE CAPP
This course will fulfill the Personal Finance requirement
for graduation. H Personal Finance CAPP is a rigorous
course preparing students for their financial future. This
course is recommended for students desiring more
challenge than traditional Personal Finance, such as those
with advanced mathematics skills or a strong interest in a
finance/business career.
UW-Oshkosh CAPP Credit
See Personal Finance for the course description. In addition
to more rigorous content, H Personal Finance CAPP
students will study the major financial decisions
encountered by individuals. Topics include: budgeting, use
of credit, automobile and consumer durables, insurance,
the housing decision including rental lease agreements,
taxes, retirement planning, estate transfer and
investments. Each subject is analyzed within the context of
a comprehensive framework of planning. Students will gain
experience with financial software applications, such as
spreadsheets as well as web and mobile tools (ex. Mint,
mobile/online banking apps, etc.). Finally, the course will
focus on financial career options through guest speakers
and interactions with professionals in the field of finance.
One Semester Course
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: None
Required course for Graduation
Course Number: BS385
One Semester Course
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: None
Required course for Graduation
Course Number: BS399
*Zero Hour Course Number: BS04Z
*THIS COURSE OFFERED ZERO HOUR
DEPENDING ON ENROLLMENT
7:00 AM-7:45 AM (ZERO HOUR)
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