College Credit Certificate in Financial Services

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Why Financial Services

The Financial Services certificate program equips students with the essential skills for success in the financial service sector, emphasizing the importance of strong customer relations. Students who excel in interpersonal communication and are passionate about helping others thrive in this dynamic field. Gain a solid foundation in finance through this program, propelling your career towards the Business AAS degree or entry-level positions in financial institutions.

Locations

Quad-Cities Campus

Formats

On-campus

Number of Credits

Next Start Date

Any Time

Financial Aid Eligibility

Yes

Careers In Financial Services

Graduates of the program are qualified for positions as a personal banking/account assistants, tellers and management trainees. These positions can be found in departments such as installment loans, data processing, personnel, credit services, commercial loans, branch offices, and auditing departments in banks, thrifts or credit unions.

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Courses in Financial Services

First Semester

CRN	Course Name	Hrs.
ACCT 170	Accounting Basics – Career I	3
ACCT 171	Accounting Basics I – Lab	1
BUSN 110	Introduction to Business	3
BUSN 116	Business Relations	3
BUSN 160	Business Math I	3
CS 100	Introduction to Computers or	3
BE 146	Microsoft Excel	3

Second Semester

CRN	Course Name	Hrs.
ACCT 180	Accounting Basics – Career II	3
ACCT 181	Accounting Basics II – Lab	1
BUSN 238	Sales Principles	3
BE 180	Business Communications	3
BUSN 195	Personal Finance	3
BUSN 210	Financial Institutions and MKTS or	3
BUSN 215	Personal Investing	3

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