BUS 195 — Essentials of Wealth Management
Quarter: Summer
Instructor(s): Kurt Carrasquilla
Date(s): Jun 22—Jul 20
Class Recording Available: No
Class Meeting Day: Mondays
Class Meeting Time: 6:00—8:20 pm (PT)
Tuition: $560
Refund Deadline: Jun 24
Unit(s): 1
Status: Registration opens May 18, 8:30 am (PT)
Quarter: Summer
Day: Mondays
Duration: 5 weeks
Time: 6:00—8:20 pm (PT)
Date(s): Jun 22—Jul 20
Unit(s): 1
Tuition: $560
Refund Deadline: Jun 24
Instructor(s): Kurt Carrasquilla
Recording Available: No
Status: Registration opens May 18, 8:30 am (PT)
Wealth management is more than investing—it spans every part of your financial life, balancing today’s needs with future goals. Whether you manage your finances independently, work with professionals, or combine both, confidence and basic knowledge are essential for navigating a complex financial landscape. Since the start of the 21st century, investors have weathered the tech bubble (2000), the financial crisis (2007), and the pandemic (2020). When markets rise, planning can feel less urgent—but downturns can quickly raise doubts, especially for newer investors.
This introductory course is designed for anyone seeking a clearer understanding of personal finance and a practical starting point. We will cover core wealth management concepts, including goal setting, creating a simple investment policy statement, cash-flow modeling, risk and liability management, behavioral finance, alternative investments, equity and fixed-income basics, benchmarking, employee benefits, basic option strategies, and retirement planning. Students will leave with a strong foundation to guide smarter financial decisions and shape a more resilient financial future.
This introductory course is designed for anyone seeking a clearer understanding of personal finance and a practical starting point. We will cover core wealth management concepts, including goal setting, creating a simple investment policy statement, cash-flow modeling, risk and liability management, behavioral finance, alternative investments, equity and fixed-income basics, benchmarking, employee benefits, basic option strategies, and retirement planning. Students will leave with a strong foundation to guide smarter financial decisions and shape a more resilient financial future.
KURT CARRASQUILLA
Financial Advisor
Kurt Carrasquilla has 30 years of experience assisting clients with everything from portfolio construction to life planning. He has been teaching finance courses since 1998 and has received multiple teaching excellence awards. He received an MBA in finance from Golden Gate University and is a graduate of the inaugural Private Wealth Management program at Wharton. Textbooks for this course:
There are no required textbooks; however, some fee-based online readings may be assigned.