Description and Objectives

Introduction to Finance examines the relationship between academic and professional success and how to think about money as a source of value.

Textbooks

Rich Dad Poor Dad, by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Course Requirements

Goals for this class include developing a basic vocabulary for financial literacy and developing personal financial habits. Key terms include:

Asset

Liability

Income 

Expense

Interest

Tax

Balance Sheet 

Return on Investment

Successful Students

Successful students will read the text and contribute thoughtfully to classroom discussion.