Future:
Finance is one
of the fastest growing and highest paid fields in business!
A
tremendous range of opportunities for finance professionals can be
found in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Professionals
in the financial services industry are employed in such areas as
commercial banking, corporate finance, financial planning,
investment banking, money managing, insurance, and real estate.
Almost every firm, government agency, and organization have
financial managers who oversee the preparation of financial reports,
direct investment activities, and implement cash management
strategies.
Pathways:
At SCC,
finance students may choose one of three
pathways:
Four-year
path,Associate of Arts Degree:
The two-year
Associate of Arts transfer degree with an emphasis in pre-business
will provide you with a good foundation before continuing your
education in finance at a four-year institution. The Associate of
Arts transfer degree parallels the first two years of a business
degree at senior institutions, so many of your community college
credits will transfer towards the bachelor's degree. With the
bachelor's degree, students can look forward to earning
certifications such as:
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
(Click
here to see the required general education courses)
Two-year
path,
Associate of Applied Science Degree--Finance
Option:
This degree with
the finance option will aid students in developing skills,
knowledge, and aptitudes related to the field of finance. Graduates
are prepared to seek employment in banking, credit instituitions,
and other businesses involved in credit and finance.
(Click
here to see the required courses)
Certificate of
Achievement:
This certificate
program prepares students for entry-level positions in banking,
finance, or credit. It is also intended for those students who
are currently employed and want to upgrade their skills. (Click
here to see the required courses) |
What our students are saying. . .
I took a few classes at SCC, then
transferred to a four-year institution. I came back to SCC because
the classes are smaller and the instructors more helpful. The
technology and equipment in the classrooms are modern and up to
date. It seems like everything is new.
Since I am paying for my whole tuition, I
want to get all of my basic requirements out of the way before I
transfer to a four-year school again.
SCC is more convenient and more
affordable!"
--Jason Seifried, Student
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