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FINANCIAL PLANNING

FNPL-101  Personal Financial Planning Principles

3 Credits

This course will cover the principles of financial planning in the following areas: the financial planning process; insurance; investment decisions; income tax planning; retirement and estate planning. After completion of this course a student will understand the terminology and concepts of financial planning, and will be prepared to study specialized information in any of the above mentioned areas. (3 hours weekly)

FNPL-105 Financial Planning for Young Adults

3 Credits

This course is designed, in general, for those less than 30 years of age who are interested in learning how to plan for a financially secure future by practical applications in the following areas: money management, spending and savings plans, credit/debt management, and investing for the future. (3 hours weekly)

FNPL-201  Investment Analysis and Portfolio Selection

3 Credits

Upon the completion of this course a student will understand the variety of investment vehicles which are offered today. He/she will better self-advise or advise others in financial investments in the following areas: long-term securities; stocks and bonds; limited income securities; treasury bills; mutual funds. An overview of analytical techniques, construction of investment portfolio and tax considerations will be presented as well. (3 hours weekly)

FNPL-202  Risk Management and Insurance

3 Credits

An introduction to the field of insurance. The student will examine the various types of risks and the approaches taken by insurance firms. The course provides an analysis of life, health, property and liability insurance, fire insurance, homeowners and personal auto policies, as well as employee benefit plans and determination of insurance needs. (3 hours weekly)