Investing and Finance Certificate

This program is designed to prepare students with a fundamental understanding of financial markets and investing strategies, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange traded funds, and alternative asset classes. The curriculum is suitable for students who are interested in developing finance and investing skills or are seeking entry level positions in the finance and banking industry.

GWC expects 5-10 students per year to complete this program of study. 

To provide fundamentals in Finance and Investing for Business students which wish to pursue this area of study. 

Based on the recommendation from the Business Advisory and in alignment with other regional colleges, the following classes will be included in the program.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
BUS G121	Personal Finance	3	S1
ACCT G163	Basic Accounting Concepts	1.5	S1
BUS G165	Investing in Stocks	1.5	S2
BUS G166	Investing in Bonds/Fixed Income	1.5	S2
BUS G167	Investing in Funds	1.5	S2

This program is within the Business department

Citrus, Glendale, LA City, LA Mission, LA Pierce, LA Southwest, LA Valley, Pasadena, Saddleback

GWC Expects to produce 5-10 certificates per year, there are 57 certificates awarded on average in the LAOC region.