Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee 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.
Related Programs
Financial Services
Begin your business career by learning accounting and financial principles for entry-level employment in banks, credit unions, insurance and consumer finance companies, and corporate finance departments.
Financial Services Trainee
Attain the solid foundation in banking and finance concepts needed to enter the financial services industry.
Detailed Program Information
2021-22 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCTG-111 | Accounting 1 ^ | 4 |
| BADM-106 | MS Office for Business Applications ^ | 3 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ^ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| FIN-110 | Principles of Banking ^ | 3 |
| MKTG-104 | Selling Principles ^ | 3 |
| BADM-134 | Business Organization and Management | 3 |
| FIN-120 | Introduction to Money, Banking and Financial Markets ^ | 3 |
| MATH-107 | College Mathematics ‡ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| RBUS-102 | Mathematics of Business ^ | 3 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI or HIST course |
3 |
| ACCTG-113 | Accounting 2 ‡ | 4 |
| BADM-104 | Business Statistics ‡ | 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 |
| HRMGT-198 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| BADM-126 | Business Finance ‡ | 3 |
| FIN-122 | Investment Principles ‡ ^ | 3 |
| FIN-180 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 62 |
‡ 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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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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