FINANCE
The Associate of Science Degree in Finance seeks to provide a general background for entry-level careers in various economic, financial, and insurance industries. In addition to the General Education outcomes, the student will be given the opportunity to:
- Recognize contemporary central banking and bank regulation issues comparing the US, Euro Zone and the United Kingdom.
- Identify banking practices and procedures.
- Analyze insurance and different lines of insurance, product distribution, and basic legal concepts applicable to insurance.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles from finance and economics and exploration of the connection between financial markets and the economy.
| Course ID | Subject Area | Credits |
| Area I: General Education Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree | ||
| GS 101 | Introduction to College Studies: Technology, Leadership, and Success | (5) |
| GS/SH 110 | Environmental Science, Sustainability, and Health | (5) |
| EN 104 | English Composition and Writing | (5) |
| EN 105 | Mechanics and Research of Academic Writing | (5) |
| EN 202 | Introduction to Public Speaking, Communication, and Self-Awareness | (5) |
| GS/IT 109 | Technology in the Information Age | (5) |
| MA 105 | Introduction to College Algebra | (5) |
| SO 202 | Introduction to Sociology: Culture and Diversity in a Global Society | (5) |
| SO 235 | Local and Global Citizenship with Experiential Learning (see p. 14 for additional costs) | (5) |
| Total General Education Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree | (45) | |
| Area II: Business Requirements | ||
| BE 101 | Introduction to Business | (5) |
| BE 104 | Introduction to Accounting | (5) |
| BE 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | (5) |
| BE 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | (5) |
| Total Business Requirements | (20) | |
| Area III: Finance Requirements | ||
| BE 207 | Elements of Banking | (5) |
| BE 210 | Principles of Insurance | (5) |
| BE 211 | Financial Accounting | (5) |
| BE 225 | Managerial Accounting | (5) |
| Total Finance Requirements | (20) | |
| Area IV: Approved Business/General Elective | (5) | |
| Total Credits Required for Graduation | (90) |