BUS 177 — Unlock Financial Freedom: A Smart and Practical Guide to Early Retirement
Quarter: Spring
Instructor(s): Amber Ma
Date(s): Apr 9—May 7
Class Recording Available: Yes
Class Meeting Day: Thursdays
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 7:00—8:30 pm (PT)
Tuition: $435
Refund Deadline: Apr 11
Unit(s): 0
Enrollment Limit: 45
Status: Registration opens Feb 23 8:30 am (PT)
Quarter: Spring
Day: Thursdays
Duration: 5 weeks
Time: 7:00—8:30 pm (PT)
Date(s): Apr 9—May 7
Unit(s): 0
Tuition: $435
Refund Deadline: Apr 11
Instructor(s): Amber Ma
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Enrollment Limit: 45
Recording Available: Yes
Status: Registration opens Feb 23 8:30 am (PT)
Have you imagined retiring years earlier than most—shifting your “go-go” years from your 60s to your 40s or finally pursuing long-delayed passion projects? In this course, you’ll learn how to define your ideal retirement age and calculate exactly what’s required to fund your desired lifestyle. Discover strategies to double your income every 2–3 years through smart career moves, hidden revenue streams, and personal entrepreneurship. You’ll also learn the key difference between lifespan income and limited income—insight that can help you build lasting wealth.
We’ll explore how to optimize your spending so your money works smarter and how to spot financial opportunities before they go mainstream. Finally, we’ll unpack the hard and soft skills you can develop quickly to accelerate results and stay ahead of the curve. Early retirement isn’t about cutting back—it’s about creating freedom, choice, and peace of mind. With a step-by-step playbook, this course empowers you to design and live the life you want, at any career stage.