Financial Industry

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Financial Industry provides an introduction to the banking and financial industry with emphasis on the role of financial institutions, investments, consumer lending, and related terminology. This program leads to a Certificate of Completion (CCL) and/or Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Banking and Finance.

Details

Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Financial Industry (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5223
Total credits required
21
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Assess the legal, ethical, and social implications of business decisions and their impact on various individuals, groups, and societies.
  2. Apply functions of modern business and banking principles including risk to business situations.
  3. Examine the characteristics and significance of the American banking system, including types of accounts, banking services, and the relationship of commercial banks to their depositors.
  4. Articulate the principles of consumer lending by financial institutions to make product decisions.
  5. Evaluate various investment forms including government securities, stocks and bonds, real estate, and retirement plans.
  6. Apply current technology in specific, related business tasks.
  7. Demonstrate critical thinking through written and oral formats.
  8. Apply effective interpersonal and customer service skills in the workplace.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Bill and Account Collectors

$37,618

Credit Authorizers and Credit Clerks

$47,950

Credit Counselors

$40,324

Loan Counselors

$40,326

Loan Interviewers and Clerks

$44,073

Tellers

$35,835

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems Critical course Gateway course CS 3
CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet 3
GBS103 Principles Of Banking 3
GBS151 Introduction to Business Critical course Gateway course 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
GBS261 Investments I 3
GBS294 Consumer Credit 3
MGT126 Customer Service Skills and Strategies 3
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=185961).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.