Banking and Finance - Mountwest Community and Technical College

Banking and Finance from Mountwest Community and Technical College is a Campus Associate Banking degree that prepares you for a Business career. Program Description: The increasing complexities of the banking and financial environment have created the need for individuals who possess a greater diversity of skills. Interpersonal, communication, analytical, decision-making, customer service, and computer skills are essential for success in banking and finance. Mountwest Community & Technical College Banking and Finance program provides these skills and provides a background in subject matter relevant to institutions such as commercial banks, savings banks, credit unions, mortgage banks, and other financial institutions. The program is designed for students seeking careers with financial institutions and for those individuals already working for financial institutions who desire career advancement. Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Banking and Finance, the graduate will be able to: understand banking and finance terminology apply knowledge of business computer software to financial institution activities apply relevant mathematical skills to financial institution activities demonstrate a working knowledge of ethical, legal, and social skills that relate to the banking and finance environment make decisions after gathering and analyzing information prepare and present written and oral business communication Career Outlook: Wage and salary employment in banking is projected to increase four percent (4%) between 2006 and 2014, compared with the 16 percent (16%) growth projected for the economy as a whole. The combined effects of technology, deregulation, mergers, and population growth will continue to affect total employment growth and the mix of occupations in the banking industry. Overall declines in office and administrative support occupations will be offset by growth in professional, managerial, and sales occupations. The Banking and Finance program is operated in cooperation with the American Institute of Banking (AIB). Students employed by a bank or savings and loan can also receive certificates from the AIB. Employment Opportunities: Beginning personal banker Management trainee Vault teller Trust administrative assistant Marketing assistant Collections assistant Teller supervisor Consumer loan assistant Commercial loan assistant Credit evaluation assistant Commercial banks, savings and loans, credit unions and mortgage banks View more details on Mountwest Community and Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Banking courses.