Banking and Financial Services - Fox Valley Technical College

Banking and Financial Services from Fox Valley Technical College is a Campus Associate Banking degree that prepares you for a Business career. Career Opportunities Financial officers and managers make decisions within a framework of policy set by the board of directors and existing laws and regulations. They must have a broad knowledge of business activities which relate to the operation of their departments. Fox Valley Technical College prepares you for an operating position within a financial institution. In financial institutions, operating personnel generally specialize in certain departments such as proof, bookkeeping, accounting, loan, credit, brokerage, trust, investment, savings counseling and customer service. Program Description Banking and Financial Services is a specialized program of study in that it relates to financial institutions. Your courses in financial services give you a background in various phases of financial services . Accounting and business-related courses which are an integral part of financial services are also included in the curriculum. A Finance Internship course, which you take in the fourth semester, enables you to work in a financial institution to gain practical experience. Upon completion of the two-year program, you receive an associate degree . Program Outcomes Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to: Effectively communicate with customers and co-workers to understand their level of knowledge in a diverse financial services environment. Use problem-solving strategies to prioritize and achieve specific financial goals of each client with their unique needs and styles. Present a professional attitude while applying ethical standards, complying with industry regulations, and maintaining confidentiality with customers and co-workers. Demonstrate basic accounting principles to recognize sound business decisions. Apply the concepts of financial planning which include insurance, investments, retirement, tax planning, estate planning, risk management, and asset protection. Analyze and recommend financial products and services and propose the appropriate product to the customers based on their individual needs. Understand the various financial industries and how they relate to each other while staying in compliance with industry regulations and laws. Appreciate the necessity for continuous lifelong learning. Work to continuously improve customer, management, and co-worker satisfaction. View more details on Fox Valley Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Banking courses.