Finance and Credit

The Program

The need for sound financial investments will grow because monetary transactions are and will continue to be the lifeblood of every business and organization. The course work prepares students for various career paths including the financial service industry (banks, savings and loans, credit unions, mortgage and thrift companies), commercial and retail credit analysis, credit granting and collections. In addition, finance and credit majors can apply their skills in other areas such as cash management, insurance, real-estate, brokerage and investment activities of financial management. Additionally, training in accounting, computer application, economics, business management and communication skills are emphasized as part of the finance program.

General education and elective courses provide training in effective oral and written communication and human relation skills. BUS 1050 and COM 1010 are taught using group and team activities in the learning process to develop the student's interactive skills and to build human values and ethics.

The Finance & Credit AAS program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This accreditation represents the achievement of meeting the high national standards established for associate degree-granting business programs. This accreditation facilitates transfer of credits to four-year universities and colleges and recognition by employers.