Introduction to Finance - BUSD 1014

This course discusses concepts and calculations relating to money, credit, and risk management. Students will learn the tools, calculations, and components needed to complete a financial plan, the time value of money, financial goal setting, and tax planning concepts. The fundamental concepts of investing, mutual funds, stocks, and bonds will also be taught. Retirement and estate planning concepts, including annuity and retirement income calculations, will be discussed.

Note: Restricted to Business Administration and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026 Tue, Fri: 08:00 - 09:30 am
Tue, Fri: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 40989 A01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Mon, Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am
 11008 A01 Yes
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026 42948 O01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 13008 O01 Yes
For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Tue, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 11009 H02 Yes
Spring May 3 - Jun. 25, 2027 Mon, Wed: 08:00 - 11:00 am
 20667 H01 No

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through our Business Administration program. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2025-2026 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $626.40 $714.70 $1,341.10
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $19.2 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1783.1999999999998 $714.70 $2,497.89
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $19.2 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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