Finance
Certificate of Achievement Business · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Finance Certificate of Achievement is designed to develop analytic and critical thinking skills in the financial area in businesses. Courses emphasize financial accounting, securities valuation, financial analysis, cash flow and investment management.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Function effectively in an entry-level or training position in the Finance, Treasurer or Investment Department of a small to mid-size enterprise or as an entry-level or training analyst in an investment banking or financial services firm.
- Effectively apply and utilize the accounting and financial principles and techniques they have learned in a business environment or at a four-year college business administration program.
- Determine the viability and net cash flows of security and capital investments.
REQUIREMENTS
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT A101/ACCT A101H | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| orACCT A102/ACCT A102H | Managerial Accounting | |
| BUS A100/BUS A100H | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| orBUS A110/BUS A110H | Business Law | |
| BUS A200 | Business Finance | 3 |
| Total Units | 10 | |
PROGRAM SEQUENCE
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| ACCT A101or ACCT A102 | Financial Accountingor Managerial Accounting |
| BUS A100or BUS A110 | Introduction to Businessor Business Law |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| BUS A200 |