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Mar 29, 2024
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FCS 371 - Real World Finance Description: This course provides, an introduction to major personal and family related consumer issues (loans, investments, credit, budgeting, fraud avoidance, advertising), rational financial decision-making, rights and responsibiliteis of consumers, and consumer protection. Formerly FCSC 371, students may not receive credit for both.
Credits: (3)
Learner Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explore a variety of consumer issues impacting individuals and families in our society.
- Evaluate the impact of advertising on consumer decisions.
- Demonstrate comprehension of the economic and ethical issues related to major expenditures (food, clothing, housing, transportation, and recreation).
- Identify the essentials of money management including coping with credit and investing resources.
- Evaluate risk management throughout the life span as it relates to health care, life insurance, home insurance, and transportation insurance.
- Demonstrate comprehension of a variety of ways to handle fraudulent practices in the market place.
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