Business Administration - Financial Management (AAS)

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Option 1: Business Administration Degree - Financial Management

Program Overview

This 61 credit-hour degree program is designed for those currently employed in or seeking employment in finance departments, banks, investment companies or other finance-related enterprises. The curriculum emphasizes developing the competencies necessary for supervisory and public contact positions in the finance field.

This degree is shown in a standardized sequential semester option. However, it available as fast track modality, apprenticeships and online options as well. Please contact an advisor to get the most current scheduling. This degree plan is one of six options that students may pursue to earn the Business Management Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. While there are multiple specializations, this particular degree can be awarded only once.

Program Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
First Semester		Hours
ENG 101	Composition I	3
FIN 101	Financial Institution Operations	3
MGT 111 or MGT 154	Introduction to Business Organization ¹ or Entrepreneurship	3
MGT 150	Business Math ²	3
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology ⁺	3
	Hours	15
Second Semester
ACC 101	Introduction to Financial Accounting	4
CIS 100 or CIS 101	Computer and Digital Literacy or Introduction to Computer Information Systems	3
FIN 200	Investment Management/Personal Finance	3
MKT 245	Principles of Marketing	3
PSY 245	Industrial/Organizational Psychology	3
	Hours	16
Third Semester
ACC 102	Introduction to Managerial Accounting	3
Select one of the following: ³		3
ECO 200	Introduction to Economics
ECO 211	Microeconomics
ECO 212	Macroeconomics
ENG 130 or SPE 101	Business Writing ⁴ or Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
MGT 218	Introduction to Finance	3
MGT 270	Principles of Management	3
	Hours	15
Fourth Semester
ACC 211	Business Law I	3
FIN 215	Financial Statements Interpretation and Analysis	3
FIN 225	International Finance	3
Humanities ⁵		3
MGT 165	Global Business ⁺	3
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	61

¹

MGT 111 is recommended.

²

The mathematics requirement for this degree can be met with Math Competency. See Math Competency options for information. Students who utilize Math Competency to meet the mathematics requirement must complete an additional three credit-hour elective. See full list of AAS General Education electives.

+

This course meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.

³

ECO 200 is recommended.

⁴

If pursuing a fully online degree, choose ENG 130; otherwise choose SPE 101.

⁵

PHI 150 is recommended.

Program Learning Outcomes

Communicate persuasively and concisely, (orally, in writing, and presentation), using the language of business.
Evaluate major business functions and related technologies domestically and globally.
Explain and use quantitative tools in accounting, finance and economics.
Demonstrate soft skills: emotional intelligence, entrepreneurial mindset, leadership and teamwork.
Practice social consciousness and responsibility.
Explore a business career direction.
Analyze financial results from balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement.
Create a financial plan to achieve company goals
Outline a plan to interact with intermediaries to facilitate financial transactions
Recognize the differences among financial policies of other countries

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Business Administration - Financial Management (AAS)

Option 1: Business Administration Degree - Financial Management

Program Overview

Program Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

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