Financial Planning and Investment

This degree equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complex world of personal finance. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students will gain mastery of financial concepts, including the terminology of finance, time value of money, liquidity analysis, profitability assessment, and equity management. The program empowers students to apply the tools of investing to determine the appropriateness of various investment options. Additionally, students will develop the ability to create and interpret personal financial statements, such as income statements and balance sheets, enabling them to make strategic choices that lead to long-term financial stability and growth. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to understand the terminology of finance and express themselves analytically using time value of money concepts, liquidity analysis, profitability analysis, and equity management concepts; be able to apply the tools of investing to determine the appropriateness of an investment; and be able to develop and prepare a personal income statement and balance sheet.

Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree, should meet with an academic and/or transfer counselor to discuss transfer requirements.

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Associate in Science Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR DEGREE		UNITS
	ACCTG 101	Financial Accounting	5
	BUSAD 101	Introduction to Business	3
	BUSAD 131	Introduction to Finance	3
	BUSAD 134	Investments	3
	BUSAD 136	Money Management	3
ENGL C1000 CABOT 102	BUSAD 106 or CABOT 105	Written Business Communications Introduction to Office Correspondence	3 or 3
	CS/IS 100 or CS/IS 101 or CABOT 260	Computer Concepts Introduction to Computer and Information Systems Beginning Microsoft Office Applications	3 or 5 or 4
	Select one course from the following:
	ACCTG 150	Principles of Income Taxation	3
	BUSAD 120	Business Law I	3
	BUSAD 135	Money and Banking	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		23-25

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025	GCC Catalog 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.