Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Online Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 10-114-3
- Offering: In-class, Online
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Banking and Financial Services degree
Description
Learn accounting and financial principles used in banks, credit unions, insurance and consumer finance companies, and corporate finance departments.
Graduates will have a solid foundation for a range of career opportunities within the industry, including personal banker, credit specialist, insurance sales agent and loan specialist.
You can earn the Financial Services Trainee certificate and Financial Services technical diploma on the way to completing this associate degree.
Additional program details: Program graduates possess the skills, knowledge and core competencies necessary for entry-level employment in the financial sector, or for continuing their education in a four-year degree program. Also, individuals in related fields can broaden their career opportunities by learning accounting and financial principles.
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Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
Course | Course Name | Credits |
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ACCTG-111 | Accounting 1 ^ | 4 |
ACCTG-122 | Accounting Software Applications ^ | 3 |
BADM-165 | Legal Environment of Business ^ | 3 |
ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ ^ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
FIN-110 | Principles of Banking ^ | 3 |
ACCTG-113 | Accounting 2 ‡ | 4 |
BADM-134 | Business Organization and Management | 3 |
FIN-120 | Introduction to Money, Banking and Financial Markets ‡ ^ | 3 |
MATH-123 | Math With Business Applications ‡ ^ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
ACCTG-121 | Income Taxation | 4 |
ACCTG-126 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
ECON-195 | Economics (or) Any 200-level ECON course |
3 |
ENG-197 | Technical Reporting ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
FIN-170 | Credit Management ^ | 3 |
ACCTG-130 | Computerized Accounting ‡ | 3 |
ACCTG-145 | Forensic Accounting ‡ (or) ACCTG-140 Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities ‡ (or) ACCTG-155 Applied Individual Income Tax ‡ |
3 |
FIN-122 | Investment Principles ‡ ^ | 3 |
FIN-180 | Corporate Financial Management ‡ | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Financial Services technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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2024-2025 Program Flyer
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Program Outcomes
- Create reports
- Analyze financial data
- Analyze investments
- Sell financial products and services
Career Outlook
Graduates will have a solid foundation for a range of career opportunities within the industry, including personal banker, credit specialist, insurance sales agent and loan specialist.
Possible Careers
Collections Specialist
Customer Service Representative
Insurance Sales Agent
Personal Banker
Credit Specialist
Financial Specialist
Loan Specialist
Sales Assistant
Scholarships
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