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.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
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; apply
the tools of investing to determine the appropriateness of an investment; and develop
and prepare a personal income statement and balance sheet.
Associate of Science Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
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 |
BUSAD 106
or
CABOT 105 |
Written Business Communications
or
Introduction to Office Correspondence
|
3
or
3 |
CS/IS 100
or
CS/IS 101
or
CABOT 260 |
Computer Concepts
or
Introduction to Computer and Information Systems
or
Beginning Microsoft Office Applications
|
3
or
5
or
4 |
| CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
| ACCTG 150 |
Principles of Income Taxation |
3 |
| BUSAD 120 |
Business Law I |
3 |
| BUSAD 135 |
Money and Banking |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
26-28 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED 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. |
