Banking, AS

Program code: BANK-AS

Locations: Housatonic, Naugatuck Valley

Program Description

This degree program is a career development opportunity for students currently working in banking or in a related industry, as well as students interested in pursuing a career in similar fields. The curriculum is designed to better prepare students for entry level, supervisory and middle-management roles in savings banks, commercial banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions and other financial institutions. The courses familiarize students with the various aspects of banking and financial services.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic theory and practice of business administration and banking.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and prepare standard types of business communications.
  3. Demonstrate analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills applicable to business administration and banking.
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in the use and interpretation of data and information as applied to the various applications in business administration and banking.
  5. Exhibit knowledge of financial services institutions.

This program prepares graduates for careers in the Banking Industry and works in collaboration with and is supported by local banks.

Degree Requirements

General Education Courses
ENG 1010Composition3
MATH 1200Statistics I3
Elective ARHX - Arts & Humanities Course3-4
Elective SCRX - Scientific Reasoning Course or Elective SCKX - Scientific Knowledge Course3-4
ECON 1001Principles of Macroeconomics3
BUSN 2100Business Communication3
CCS 1001College and Career Success3
Program Courses
ACCT 1130Principles of Financial Accounting3
ACCT 1170Principles of Managerial Accounting3
BUSN 2310Business Law I3
or BUSN 2340 Legal Environment of Business
BFIN 1250Principles of Banking3
BFIN 2100Principles of Finance3
BFIN 2110Money and Banking3
BMKT 2010Principles of Marketing3
BMGT 2020Principles of Management3
or BMGT 2100 Organizational Behavior
BFIN 1100Personal Finance3
ECON 1002Principles of Microeconomics3
CSA 1110Introduction to Software Applications3
or BUSN 1150 Business Software Applications
Choose two of the following:6
Investment Principles
Principles of Selling
Principles of Customer Service
Business Co-op Internship
Total Credits60-62