Banking and Finance

(Pending State Approval)

Certificate (Certificate Program) - 40 Credit Hours

Program Information:
The Banking and Finance Certificate program is designed for individuals employed or preparing for employment in banking or finance. Specialty courses are offered primarily during evening hours. Graduates of the program generally seek jobs as loan officers, tellers, and employment in management-related positions. Individuals interested in obtaining an Associate in Applied Science Degree with emphasis on banking and finance should discuss their interests with their advisor. This Certificate leads to an Associate in Applied Science in Finance.

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
ACCTG 120; BANK 110; ENGL 105 or ENGL 110; BUS 121; Approved Elective

Spring Semester 1:
BANK 120; BUS 120; BANK 125; MKTG 201; BUS 240; Approved Elective

Summer Semester 1:
ECON 105 or ECON 110; COMM 110

Course Information:

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
ACCTG 120	FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING	4
BANK 110	PRINCIPLES OF BANK OPERATIONS	3
BANK 120	MONEY AND BANKING	3
BUS 120	BUSINESS MATHEMATICS	3
ECON 105	SURVEY OF ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES
	or
ECON 110	PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS	3
ENGL 105	BASIC COMPOSITION
	or
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
BANK 125	ANALYZING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	3
BUS 240	PERSONAL FINANCE	3
MKTG 201	SALES	3
COMM 110	COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE	3
BUS 121	PRINCIPLES OF CUSTOMER SERVICE	3

Elective Courses
Course	Name	Credit
	APPROVED ELECTIVES *	6

* Approved electives: BANK 115, 116; ACCTG 121; BUS 110, 115, 200, 220, 260; CMGEN 120; CMPSC 120; MGMT 205; RLST 235; TYPE 120

For Program Information Contact:
Business and Information Systems Department
Technology Center
Room 205
(309)694-5558