This course is meant to provide an overall framework for personal finance. This course is not providing financial advice and each individual’s personal context and additional research should be done before making financial decisions Most of this course is internationally applicable. However, certain topics will have more of a US centric focus: taxes, retirement accounts, mortgages This course will not cover more advanced strategies (e.g., bitcoin, angel investing, commodities, investing on margin)
Division: Finance
Prerequisite
Complete ANY of the following Courses
Spring 2026
B8354 - 001
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes
Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.
Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
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Wednesday 01/26/2026 - 03/06/2026 9:00AM - 12:15PM Geffen 620
Spring 2025
B8354 - 001
Part of Term
MBA - A Term
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes
Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.
Format
A Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
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Tuesday 01/27/2025 - 03/07/2025 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 880