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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 3091
Effective Term: 2022 Fall   

Award: AAS
Total Credits: 62-69
CIP Code: 52.0803

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 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.

Learning Outcomes
1. Apply effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills. (GBS120, MGT126, CRE101, (COM), [FYC])
2. Use basic mathematics and accounting principles to report the financial position of an individual or organization. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC212, GBS131, GBS261, [MA])
3. Apply current technology to specific business tasks. (CIS105, CIS114DE)
4. Assess the legal, ethical and social implications of business decisions and their impact on various individuals, groups and societies. (ACC111, ECN211, ECN212, GBS103, GBS151, GBS205, GBS206, GBS207, GBS261, SBU200, [HU])
5. Demonstrate critical thinking through written and oral formats. (ECN211, ECN212, GBS120, GBS151, GBS205, GBS261, GBS294, SBU200, CRE101, (COM), [FYC], [SG], [SQ])
6. Apply functions of modern business and banking principles including risk to business situations. (GBS103, GBS151, GBS205, GBS270AC, ACC270AC)
7. 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)
8. Apply basic rules of accounting to financial transactions and decision making. (ACC111, ACC112, ACC212, ACC270AC)
9. Articulate the principles of consumer lending by financial institutions to make product decisions. (GBS294)
10. Evaluate various investment forms including government securities, stocks and bonds, real estate, and retirement plans. (GBS103, GBS261)
11. Apply effective interpersonal and customer service skills in the workplace. (ACC270AC, GBS270AC, MGT126, MKT267, MKT271)
12. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.




Required Courses
ACC111 Accounting Principles I 3
+ ACC112 Accounting Principles II 3
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

GBS103 Principles of Banking 3
GBS120 Workplace Communication Skills 3
GBS131 Business Calculations 3
GBS151 Introduction to Business 3
GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business 3
GBS294 Consumer Credit 3
MGT126 Customer Service Skills and Strategies 3
Credits: 31-33

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.