Business Administration, Financial Services - Associate in Science in Business
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Business associate degree programs in the Business and Professional Studies Department are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) which attests to our high standards and excellence in teaching. Professional Studies associate degree programs and all certificate programs in the Business and Professional Studies Department have been approved through the curriculum review process at the Community College of Rhode Island and have been affirmed by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the Rhode Island Department of Education.
Students enrolled in the Financial Services concentration develop analytical and critical-thinking skills essential for success in today’s financial environments. In addition, students develop their communication, interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills. The Financial Services concentration prepares students for entry-level positions in the financial services industry including banking, insurance, and investments. Employment opportunities include bank teller, loan officer, insurance sales and customer service representatives. Students also may choose to transfer to four-year institutions to earn bachelor’s degrees and should consult colleges for information on transferable courses.
Note: Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH | Math 1000 or higher 1 | 6 |
| ECON 2030 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2040 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| COMM 1100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM 1010 | Communication Fundamentals | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Writing | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| General Education Electives | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 27 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ACCT 1010 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT 1020 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSN 1010 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 1040 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| BUSN 2063 | Sales | 3 |
| BUSN 2050 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUSN 2060 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUSN 2110 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| BUSN 2120 | Investments | 3 |
| Computer Studies Electives 2 | 3 | |
| ACCT or BUSN Program Elective | Any ACCT or BUSN Course | 3-4 |
| Subtotal | 35-36 | |
| Total Hours | 62-63 | |
| 1 | Quantitative Business Analysis I (MATH 2077) and Quantitative Business Analysis II (MATH 2138) are recommended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution. Business Mathematics (MATH 1005) and Mathematics of Finance (MATH 1015) are recommended for students who do not plan to transfer. |
| 2 | Take three credits from: Computerized Accounting (ACCT 1030); QuickBooks, Computer Application (BUSN 1220); Introduction to Computers (COMI 1100), Introduction to Spreadsheets (COMI 1420), Intermediate Spreadsheets (COMI 1422), Introduction to Database Software (COMI 1430), Presentation Software (PowerPoint) (COMI 1440), Introduction to WINDOWS (COMI 1451), Introduction to Word Processing (COMI 1640) |
Recommended Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| ACCT 1010 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSN 1010 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MATH | MATH 1000 or higher 1 | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | |
| Take one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Writing | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ACCT 1020 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSN 1040 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| Computer Studies Elective 2 | 3 | |
| MATH | MATH 1000 or higher 1 | 3 |
| COMM 1100 or COMM 1010 |
Public Speaking or Communication Fundamentals |
3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| BUSN 1060 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| BUSN 2050 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUSN 2060 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ECON 2030 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BUSN 2063 | Sales | 3 |
| BUSN 2110 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| BUSN 2120 | Investments | 3 |
| ECON 2040 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ACCT or BUSN Program Elective | Any ACCT or BUSN Course | 3-4 |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Hours | 62-63 | |
| 1 | Quantitative Business Analysis I (MATH 2077) and Quantitative Business Analysis II (MATH 2138) are recommended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution. Business Mathematics (MATH 1005) and Mathematics of Finance (MATH 1015) are recommended for students who do not plan to transfer. |
| 2 | Take three credits from: Computerized Accounting (ACCT 1030); QuickBooks, Computer Application (BUSN 1220); Introduction to Computers (COMI 1100), Introduction to Spreadsheets (COMI 1420), Intermediate Spreadsheets (COMI 1422), Introduction to Database Software (COMI 1430), Presentation Software (PowerPoint) (COMI 1440), Introduction to WINDOWS (COMI 1451), Introduction to Word Processing (COMI 1640) |
Transfer Options
Option I: Complete a CCRI Business Administration degree program and transfer to one of the four-year colleges with which CCRI has transfer agreements. Course credits transfer differently from college to college. Consult with Advising and Counseling for specifics. Under the articulation transfer policy, students completing a CCRI associate in science degree in business with at least a 2.4 GPA are guaranteed admission to Rhode Island College (RIC) or the University of Rhode Island (URI). The applicability of courses toward the baccalaureate degree is determined by the receiving institution. For more information, visit www.ritransfers.org and contact your CCRI adviser.
Option 2: Participate in the Joint Admissions Agreement (JAA) and take the courses in one of the approved JAA transition plans for transfer into specific business-related majors at RIC or URI. Students who successfully complete JAA requirements are guaranteed transfer of their courses and acceptance for the intended major at RIC or URI. For more information on the benefits of participating in JAA, visit www.ccri.edu/jaa or www.ritransfers.org and contact your CCRI adviser.
If you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree, please meet with an Academic Advisor who can help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university. For more information, you can also visit ritransfers.org with resources on course and program transfer to Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Island, or visit CCRI's Transfer Articulation page for information on articulation agreements with colleges and universities throughout New England.