Banking Specialist-Financial Services CCC

Banking Specialist-Financial Services Overview (6117)

This program is suspended and no longer accepting students.

Type of Award

CCC - College Credit Certificate

Program Website

www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-business.aspx

Program Description

This program is a college credit certificate for individuals currently employed in the banking industry or for those who would like to pursue a career in the banking field.

The Banking Specialist College Credit Certificate program provides students with both general knowledge and specific competencies that establish a foundation for a successful financial services career. This 12-credit certificate includes training in banking principles, law and banking, marketing for bankers and business communications.

Admission Requirements

• Have a standard high school diploma or GED; and
• Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications.

Completion Requirements

Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.

Program Length

Students may complete this program in one semester full-time or one year part-time.

Location

The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.

For More Information

Professor Scott Hammond, [e-mail], [phone]

Employment Opportunities

This certificate is well suited for individuals who plan to make banking a long-term career. Those individuals include career entry employees with clerical, administrative or customer service responsibilities.

Career Path Notes

Credits in this certificate program will transfer directly into the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Business Administration and Management.

Career Center

www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career

For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh

O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org

Required courses:

Required Courses (Credits: 12)

BAN1004	Principles of Banking (AS)	3 credits (3 lecture hours)
MAR2011	Principles of Marketing (AA)	3 credits (3 lecture hours)
BUL2241	Business Law 1 (AA)	3 credits (3 lecture hours)
GEB2214	Business Communications (AS)	3 credits (3 lecture hours)

Course Sequence

Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 6)

BAN1004	Principles of Banking (AS)	3 credits (3 lecture hours)
MAR2011	Principles of Marketing (AA)	3 credits (3 lecture hours)

Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 6)

BUL2241	Business Law 1 (AA)	3 credits (3 lecture hours)
GEB2214	Business Communications (AS)	3 credits (3 lecture hours)

Total Credit Hours: 12