Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 31-114-3
- Offering: In-class, Online
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Financial Services Diploma
Description
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.
Program graduates will have a solid foundation for a range of career opportunities within the industry.
You can earn the Financial Services Trainee certificate on the way to completing this technical diploma and your credits can be applied to completing the Banking and Financial Services associate degree.
Related Programs
Banking and Financial Services
Learn accounting and financial principles used 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 |
| FIN-110 | Principles of Banking | 3 |
| RBUS-102 | Mathematics of Business | 3 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| FIN-120 | Introduction to Money, Banking and Financial Markets ^ | 3 |
| FIN-122 | Investment Principles ‡ | 3 |
| FIN-170 | Credit Management | 3 |
| MKTG-104 | Selling Principles ^ | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 28 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Financial Services Trainee certificate.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Program Outcomes
- Create reports
- Analyze investments
- Sell financial products and services
Career Outlook
Program graduates may locate positions with financial service organizations such as banks, credit unions, insurance and consumer finance companies.
Possible Careers
Collections Specialist
Credit Specialist
Customer Service Representative
Insurance Sales Agent
Loan Specialist
Sales Assistant
Scholarships
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