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 2015
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Accounting  |
3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS 115 | Business Law I NEW VERSION 2015 |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 125 | Personal Finance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry  |
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 |
(2) | (2) | (0) | (3) |
| CIS 111 OR |
Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| OST 137 | Office Software Applicat | (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 |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 110 OR |
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
(2) | (2) | (0) | (3) |
Totals
Class Hours: 13
Lab/Shop Hours: 6
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 NEW VERSION 2015 | 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development | (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 |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| COM 231 OR |
Public Speaking |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| ENG 112 OR |
Writing/Research in the Disc |
(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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 112 | Database Utilization | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 123 | Fundamentals of Selling NEW VERSION 2015 | 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| RLS 112 | Broker Prelicensing | (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 |
(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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 225 | Business Finance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 240 | Business Ethics | 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 | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 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.
**Hours vary depending on course selection.
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