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
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic theory and practice of business administration and banking.
- Demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and prepare standard types of business communications.
- Demonstrate analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills applicable to business administration and banking.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use and interpretation of data and information as applied to the various applications in business administration and banking.
- 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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| ENG 1010 | Composition | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | Statistics I | 3 |
| Elective ARHX - Arts & Humanities Course | 3-4 | |
| Elective SCRX - Scientific Reasoning Course or Elective SCKX - Scientific Knowledge Course | 3-4 | |
| ECON 1001 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BUSN 2100 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CCS 1001 | College and Career Success | 3 |
| Program Courses | ||
| ACCT 1130 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 1170 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN 2310 | Business Law I | 3 |
| or BUSN 2340 | Legal Environment of Business | |
| BFIN 1250 | Principles of Banking | 3 |
| BFIN 2100 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| BFIN 2110 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| BMKT 2010 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BMGT 2020 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| or BMGT 2100 | Organizational Behavior | |
| BFIN 1100 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| ECON 1002 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| CSA 1110 | Introduction to Software Applications | 3 |
| 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 Credits | 60-62 | |