Financial Services
Curriculum Description
The Financial Services curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge necessary for employment in the financial services sector of the economy.
Course work includes accounting, business ethics, business law, business finance, computer applications, customer service, financial planning, insurance, marketing, personal finance, real estate and selling. Related skills are developed through the study of communications, humanities, mathematics and psychology.
Graduates may find employment with banks, savings and loans, credit unions, insurance companies, brokerage firms, pension benefit companies, realty firms and mortgage companies.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
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NC CIP: 52.0803
Day and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2014
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Accounting REVISED REQUISITE  |
3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS 115 | Business Law I REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 125 | Personal Finance REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014  |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 OR |
Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE |
(2) | (2) | (0) | (3) |
| CIS 111 OR |
Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OST 137 | Office Software Applicat REVISED REQUISITE | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) |
Totals
Class Hours: 13
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 121 | Prin of Managerial Accounting |
3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ECO 252 | Prin of Macroeconomics REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Natural Science/Mathematics Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 11
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 16
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 255 OR |
Org Behavior in Business REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 110 OR |
Introduction to Communication REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| COM 231 OR |
Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| ENG 112 OR |
Writing/Research in the Disc NEW VERSION 2014 |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| ENG 115 | Oral Communication | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
Totals
Class Hours: 9
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 9
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 147 | Business Insurance NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 112 | Database Utilization | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 123 | Fundamentals of Selling NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 148 OR |
Survey of Real Estate NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| RLS 112 | Broker Prelicensing REVISED REQUISITE | (5) | (0) | (0) | (5) |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 118 OR |
Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
Totals
Class Hours: 14
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAF 143 | Financial Planning NEW REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 225 | Business Finance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 240 | Business Ethics REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
** | ** | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKT 223 OR |
Customer Service REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I NEW 2014 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
Totals
Class Hours: 8
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 10
Credit Hours: 13
Total Credit Hours: 68
Legend
- : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
- : Local Requirement
- : Instructional Service Agreement
- : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
- : Global Distinction
- : Requisite(s)
Additional Information
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
Natural Science/Mathematics Elective - Select a course: MAT 110 or MAT 143
**Hours vary depending on course selection.
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