Overview
Description
Introduces principles of personal finance and investing to provide a sound foundation for careers in the healthcare profession. Equips students with the tools to intelligently manage their personal finances, solve practical business problems, and seek professional advice where appropriate. Topics include: personal finance, investing, behavioral finance, insurance, and physician wellness.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Terms
fall, spring, summer
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate an understanding of basic personal finance and investing concepts applicable to personal and business matters.
- exhibit competence in constructing an appropriate investment portfolio, taking into consideration risk and return.
- design a personal Investment Policy Statement (IPS).
- discuss the role of behavioral finance, both in personal and business decision making.
- identify, define, and discuss the key components of appropriate disability and life insurance policies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the factors that can lead to physician burnout as well as the tools to combat it.