MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5223 Catalog Year: 2025-2026 Effective Term: 2024 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 21 CIP Code: 52.0803	Primary College: Initiating College: Gateway Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: College-Specific: GW Field of Interest: Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management Instructional Council: Business/Management GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 13-2071.00 Credit Counselors 13-2071.01 Loan Counselors 43-3011.00 Bill and Account Collectors 43-3071.00 Tellers 43-4041.00 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 43-4131.00 Loan Interviewers and Clerks

Description: 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.

Learning Outcomes
1. Assess the legal, ethical, and social implications of business decisions and their impact on various individuals, groups, and societies. (GBS103, GBS151, GBS261, GBS294) 2. Apply functions of modern business and banking principles including risk to business situations. (GBS103, GBS151) 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. (GBS103) 4. Articulate the principles of consumer lending by financial institutions to make product decisions. (GBS294) 5. Evaluate various investment forms including government securities, stocks and bonds, real estate, and retirement plans. (GBS103, GBS261) 6. Apply current technology in specific, related business tasks. (CIS105, CIS114DE) 7. Demonstrate critical thinking through written and oral formats. (GBS103, GBS151, GBS261, GBS294) 8. Apply effective interpersonal and customer service skills in the workplace. (GBS103, MGT126)

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

Required Courses

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3
CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet 3
GBS103 Principles of Banking 3
GBS151 Introduction to Business 3
GBS261 Investments I 3
GBS294 Consumer Credit 3
MGT126 Customer Service Skills and Strategies 3

Credits: 21

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 27, 2024

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