The banking & finance profession is seeking highly motivated, dedicated and well-educated people. The field is especially attractive and fulfilling to those who have good problem-solving skills and enjoy working with people.
As part of the Accounting Associate Program, the Banking & Finance Diploma offers students the opportunity to enter the work force after completion, complete the Accounting Assistant Diploma, complete the entire Accounting Associate Degree and/or further their education.
The content-specific courses (Principles of Banking, Principles of Finance, Intro to Commercial Lending, and Intro to Investments) are offered as hybrid delivery courses. Microsoft Teams and/or other software will be utilized for teaching and learning. Other courses may be taken face-to-face, hybrid, or online.
Software training will include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks Pro, and Sage50, and 10-Key Mastery.
Possible Certifications and/or Proficiencies include:
- Microsoft Excel
- QuickBooks Pro
- 10-Key Mastery
- Banking and Finance Certifications (To Be Determined)
Enrollment Date: Fall Semester
Minimum Required Credits: 32
Campus: Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and Webster City
Department: Business
CIP#: 52.03010200
Program Outcomes:
- Apply effective business or career-related communication.
- Demonstrate business or career-related human relations skills.
- Solve business or career-related problems.