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
- Assess the legal, ethical, and social implications of business decisions and their impact on various individuals, groups, and societies.
- Apply functions of modern business and banking principles including risk to business situations.
- 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.
- Articulate the principles of consumer lending by financial institutions to make product decisions.
- Evaluate various investment forms including government securities, stocks and bonds, real estate, and retirement plans.
- Apply current technology in specific, related business tasks.
- Demonstrate critical thinking through written and oral formats.
- Apply effective interpersonal and customer service skills in the workplace.
Career statistics
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 Arizona-based 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
$40,470 Show expanded career information for Bill and Account Collectors
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
$50,380 Show expanded career information for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
Credit Counselors
$46,840 Show expanded career information for Credit Counselors
Loan Interviewers and Clerks
$46,750 Show expanded career information for Loan Interviewers and Clerks
Tellers
$36,490 Show expanded career information for Tellers
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
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 Degree Progress Report 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
| 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
| 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.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Financial Industry