Business associate degree programs and the following business certificate programs: Accounting (ACTC), Finance (FNSC), Management (MGTC), and Marketing (MRKC) 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 other 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. 

This certificate in Financial Services is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the financial services industry, which includes banking, insurance and investments. Also, individuals who are already working in the industry and seeking promotion to a higher position can benefit from earning this certificate. Courses in accounting, personal income taxes, personal finance, money and banking and investments will provide a strong foundation. A course in sales will enable the student to acquire tools to sell the types of products offered by companies in the industry.

Note: All credits earned in this certificate program can be applied toward the associate degree program in Business with a concentration in Financial Services (except Personal Income Taxes (ACCT 1500)) or General Business. Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites, and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

1. Apply accounting concepts to the interpretation of financial data and informed decision-making.
2. Describe personal financial and basic investment concepts.
3. Apply the art of salesmanship to the promotion of products.
4. Identify the monetary and banking issues that are pervasive in all aspects of financial service.

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ACCT 1010	Financial Accounting	4
ACCT 1020	Managerial Accounting	4
ACCT 1500	Personal Income Taxes	3
BUSN 1010	Introduction to Business SSCI; Written Communication; Social and Professional Responsibilities	3
BUSN 1040	Personal Finance	3
BUSN 2050	Principles of Management^	3
BUSN 2110	Money and Banking	3
BUSN 2120	Investments	3
Choose ONE of the following:		3
BUSN 2063	Sales
BUSN 2115	Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Preparatory Course
Total Hours		29

Recommended Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Semester 1		Hours
ACCT 1010	Financial Accounting	4
BUSN 1010	Introduction to Business	3
	Hours	7
Semester 2
ACCT 1020	Managerial Accounting	4
Choose ONE of the following:		3
BUSN 2063	Sales
BUSN 2115	Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Preparatory Course
	Hours	7
Year 2
Semester 1
BUSN 1040	Personal Finance	3
BUSN 2050	Principles of Management^	3
BUSN 2110	Money and Banking	3
	Hours	9
Semester 2
ACCT 1500	Personal Income Taxes	3
BUSN 2120	Investments	3
	Hours	6
	Total Hours	29