Finance and Banking - Ellsworth Community College

Finance and Banking from Ellsworth Community College is a Campus Associate Banking degree that prepares you for a Business career. Program Summary Many job opportunities are expected for tellers and other office and administrative support workers in the banking and finance industry because these occupations employ large numbers and have high turnover. Many management positions are filled by promoting experienced and technically skilled professional employees. The banking industry employed about 1.8 million wage and salary workers in 2006. About 7 out of 10 jobs were in commercial banks; the remainder was in savings institutions and credit unions. Technology has had a major impact on banking and has resulted in electronic banking, debit cards and direct deposit. Banks have also diversified their services to become more competitive and offer financial planning, asset management services, brokerage and insurance services as well as investment banking . This major will provide students with skills and knowledge required for entry-level positions in financial institutions, industry, government and small business. This program is also for students who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in finance and banking and who will be qualified for positions such as a loan officer, commercial lender, investment banker, stock brockers and in other business finance departments. View more details on Ellsworth Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Banking courses.