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GBS261: Investments I
– 3 credits
Evaluation of various investment forms including study of inflation, taxation, government securities, stocks and bonds, real estate and retirement plans. Securities industry knowledge and skills for individuals to prepare for careers in Financial Services. Includes capital markets, types of products and their risks, trading, customer accounts, prohibited activities, and regulatory agencies and their functions. Helps to prepare students for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination required for entry-level positions in the security industry.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in GBS261LL recommended but not required. Note: Students interested in taking the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination should also enroll in the GBS261LL Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Prep course.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
11886
Scottsdale
Live Online Instruction
Live Online
08/25 –
10/17
Fall 2025
M,W
6:00PM – 8:45PM
- J. Niemiec
Open
18 of 25 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: ACCELERATED LEARNING COMMUNITY. Concurrent enrollment required in both GBS261-11886 (LIVE ONLINE, MW/6:00-8:45 PM, 8/25-10/17) and GBS261LL-11887 (LIVE ONLINE, MW/6:00-8:45PM, 10/27-11/21).
This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
This class is graded on a Credit or No Credit (P/Z) basis.
GBS261 covers the content tested on FINRA's Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam.
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Book Information
16238
GateWay
Online
Online
10/20 –
12/18
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- M. Zarrugh
Open
18 of 24 seats available
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Costs include GBS Course Fee: $58.00
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Notes
- Notes: The class does not have a specific meeting schedule. However, students may be required to meet virtually with the instructor and/or classmates at agreed-upon dates and times throughout the course. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access. CANVAS is used as the learning management system.
Students not logging into CANVAS on the first day of class may be withdrawn.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Class 16238 costs include GBS Course Fee: $58
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Book Information
25518
South Mountain
ONLINE
Online
10/20 –
12/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- M. Feldman
Open
17 of 25 seats available
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Costs include GBS Course Fee: $5.00
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Notes
- Notes: This class is offered Online. Click the link to view a video on how the class will be
held: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE29UfWcGsQ What is an Online Class?
Class Meets Second Eight (8) Weeks
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Class 25518 costs include GBS Course Fee: $5
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GBS261LL: Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Prep
– 1 credit
Helps to prepare students for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination required for prospective securities industry professionals. Focuses on reviewing key concepts, practicing skills, and preparing to successfully demonstrate existing knowledge on the SIE certification exam. The course is designed to provide an overview of exam topics and study and test-taking strategies. It also will include structured study time, group discussions, and the use of practice exams to assess test readiness.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in GBS261 recommended but not required. Note: GBS261 is recommended for students who are not already employed in the financial services industry and need more in-depth content related to the SIE exam.
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
11887
Scottsdale
Live Online Instruction
Live Online
10/27 –
11/21
Fall 2025
M,W
6:00PM – 8:45PM
- J. Niemiec
Open
18 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: ACCELERATED LEARNING COMMUNITY. Concurrent enrollment required in both GBS261-11886 (LIVE ONLINE, MW/6:00-8:45 PM, 8/25-10/17) and GBS261LL-11887 (LIVE ONLINE, MW/6:00-8:45PM, 10/27-11/21).
This class is graded on a Credit or No Credit (P/Z) basis.
GBS261LL prepares students for the FINRA's Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam. Students take and must pass the SIE exam to pass this class. The national exam is taken through FINRA/Prometric at an additional cost of $80, paid for by the Business Department for students who have successfully completed GBS261.
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Book Information
GBS261: Investments I – 3 credits
Evaluation of various investment forms including study of inflation, taxation, government securities, stocks and bonds, real estate and retirement plans. Securities industry knowledge and skills for individuals to prepare for careers in Financial Services. Includes capital markets, types of products and their risks, trading, customer accounts, prohibited activities, and regulatory agencies and their functions. Helps to prepare students for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination required for entry-level positions in the security industry.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in GBS261LL recommended but not required. Note: Students interested in taking the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination should also enroll in the GBS261LL Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Prep course.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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11886
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Scottsdale
Live Online Instruction |
Live Online
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08/25 –
10/17
Fall 2025 |
M,W
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6:00PM – 8:45PM
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Open
18 of 25 seats available |
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16238
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GateWay
Online |
Online
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10/20 –
12/18
Fall 2025 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
18 of 24 seats available |
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25518
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South Mountain
ONLINE |
Online
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10/20 –
12/19
Fall 2025 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
17 of 25 seats available |
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GBS261LL: Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Prep – 1 credit
Helps to prepare students for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination required for prospective securities industry professionals. Focuses on reviewing key concepts, practicing skills, and preparing to successfully demonstrate existing knowledge on the SIE certification exam. The course is designed to provide an overview of exam topics and study and test-taking strategies. It also will include structured study time, group discussions, and the use of practice exams to assess test readiness.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in GBS261 recommended but not required. Note: GBS261 is recommended for students who are not already employed in the financial services industry and need more in-depth content related to the SIE exam.
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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11887
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Scottsdale
Live Online Instruction |
Live Online
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10/27 –
11/21
Fall 2025 |
M,W
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6:00PM – 8:45PM
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Open
18 of 25 seats available |
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