Banking and Finance
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Banking and Finance program has been developed in cooperation with the Central Arizona Chapter of the American Institute of Banking and the Institute of Financial Education for entry or advancement in the banking profession. The program is designed to prepare students for the many challenges of the world of finance, since the role of the modern banker today demands specialized knowledge, flexible job performance, communication skills and customer service. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Banking and Finance is available.
Details
Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Banking and Finance (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3091
Total credits required
62-69
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Admissions criteria
None
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:
- Apply effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills.
- Use basic mathematics and accounting principles to report the financial position of an individual or organization.
- Apply current technology to specific business tasks.
- Assess the legal, ethical and social implications of business decisions and their impact on various individuals, groups and societies.
- Demonstrate critical thinking through written and oral formats.
- 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.
- Apply basic rules of accounting to financial transactions and decision making.
- 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 effective interpersonal and customer service skills in the workplace.
Successful completion of this degree 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 degree. 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
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.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC111 | Accounting Principles I | 3 | |||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course | CS | 3 | |
| GBS151 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |||
| GBS103 | Principles Of Banking | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| MGT126 | Customer Service Skills and Strategies | 3 | |||
| FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC112 | Accounting Principles II | 3 | |||
| GBS131 | Business Calculations | 3 | |||
| GBS205 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business | 3 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| GBS294 | Consumer Credit | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
| GBS120 | Workplace Communication Skills | 3 | |||
| MA | Mathematics | Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. | 3–5 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ or SG | Natural Sciences | SQ or SG | 4 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Arts and Design | HU | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
| ECN211 or ECN212 or SBU200 | Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles or Society and Business | SB or SB or G, SB | 3 |
Restricted Electives
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC212 | Managerial Accounting | 3 | |||
| ACC270AC or GBS270AC | Accounting Internship or Business Internship | 3 | |||
| CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 | |||
| GBS206 | Business Law (UCC) | 3 | |||
| GBS207 | Business Law (General Corporate) | 3 | |||
| GBS261 | Investments I | 3 | |||
| MKT267 or MKT271 | Principles of Sales or Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBS103 | Principles Of Banking | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | Critical course | CS | 3 | |
| FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC111 | Accounting Principles I | 3 | |||
| GBS151 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGT126 | Customer Service Skills and Strategies | 3 | |||
| ACC112 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBS131 | Business Calculations | 3 | |||
| GBS205 | Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business | 3 | |||
| GBS294 | Consumer Credit | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| GBS120 | Workplace Communication Skills | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Mathematics | Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. | MA | 3–5 | |
| ECN211 or ECN212 or SBU200 | Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles or Society and Business | SB or SB or G, SB | 3 |
Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Arts and Design | HU | 3 |
Term 10
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| SQ or SG | Natural Sciences | SQ or SG | 4 |
Restricted Electives
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC212 | Managerial Accounting | 3 | |||
| ACC270AC or GBS270AC | Accounting Internship or Business Internship | 3 | |||
| CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 | |||
| GBS206 | Business Law (UCC) | 3 | |||
| GBS207 | Business Law (General Corporate) | 3 | |||
| GBS261 | Investments I | 3 | |||
| MKT267 or MKT271 | Principles of Sales or Principles of Marketing | 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
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required 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/freeForm13?id=187818).
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.