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

Admission criteria

None

Notes

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

What You'll Learn

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

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data 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 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
Part-time

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	Notes	Area	Credits
				3
		Critical course	CS	3
				3
		Critical course Gateway course		3
				3
or	or			1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
		Prerequisites: with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Department or Division.		3
				3
				3
or	or	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in or or ) or (B or better in ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in or or ) or (B or better in ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ).	FYC or FYC	3
				3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or	or	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in .		FYC or FYC	3
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ( or ) and ( or or or or or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
					3
			Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area.		3–5
RE	Restricted Electives				3
RE	Restricted Electives				3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
			SQ or SG	4
			HU	3
RE	Restricted Electives			3
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites	SB or SB or L or SB	3
or or	or or		SB or SB or G, SB	3

Restricted Electives

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Credits
		Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in ( and ), or , and ( or permission of Department or Division).	3
or	or	Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.	3
			3
			3
			3
		Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in recommended but not required.	3
or	or		3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
		Critical course Gateway course		3
		Critical course	CS	3
or	or			1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
					3
					3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
					3
		Prerequisites: with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Department or Division.			3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
					3
					3
					3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or	or	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in or or ) or (B or better in ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in or or ) or (B or better in ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ).		FYC or FYC	3
					3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
RE	Restricted Electives				3
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ( or ) and ( or or or or or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or	or	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in .		FYC or FYC	3
RE	Restricted Electives				3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
			Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area.	MA	3–5
or or	or or			SB or SB or G, SB	3

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
				HU	3

Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
RE	Restricted Electives				3
				SQ or SG	4

Restricted Electives

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Credits
		Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in ( and ), or , and ( or permission of Department or Division).	3
or	or	Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.	3
			3
			3
			3
		Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in recommended but not required.	3
or	or		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 for additional details regarding the requirements of this award .

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.

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