Certificate Programs

Bankingbanking students

Length: One-year Program - Two semesters plus Summer Session

Purpose: The Certificate in Banking is designed to provide the student, whether already employed in banking or preparing for a career therein, with a broad and professional knowledge of banking theory and practice.

Occupational Objectives:

Bank Loan Examiner
Bank Teller
Bank Branch Manager
Bank Cashier

Admission Requirements: Admission to the program is governed by the established admission requirements to the College. In addition, entry into the Banking program requires proficiency in high school English and Mathematics. Students with deficiencies will require Developmental Studies.

Program Requirements: The curriculum in Banking includes courses in banking and a variety of related courses in business, economics, and accounting. Students who satisfactorily complete the program are eligible to receive the SWCC Certificate in Banking.
 

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
First Semester
SDV 108 College Survival Skills 1 0 1
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I 3 0 3
ACC 213  Principles of Accounting I Lab 0 2 1
FIN 110 Principles of Banking 3 0 3
ECO 201 Principles of Economics I 3 0 3
ENG 111* College Composition I 3 0 3
BUS 121 Business Mathematics I 3 0 3
TOTAL 16 2 17
         
  Second Semester      
Elective 3 0 3
ACC 212 Principles of Accounting II 3 0 3
ECO 202 Principles of Economics II 3 0 3
ENG 112* College Composition II 3 0 3
BUS 122 Business Mathematics II 3 0 3
FIN 205 Consumer Credit Analysis 3 0 3
TOTAL 18 0 18
Summer Session
Elective 3 0 3
AST 205 Business Communications 3 0 3
AST 232 Microcomputer Office App. 3 0 3
ECO 231 Principles of Money & Banking I 3 0 3
TOTAL 12 0 12

Total Minimum Credits for Certificate in Banking 47

* Students who do not wish to pursue a Baccalaureate degree in Banking may substitute ENG 101-102 for ENG 111-112.