Workforce Development Programs
This program typically spans two years and is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in finance, accounting, economics, and related business courses. Notes:
- The program typically spans two years, with each year comprising two Trimesters.
- Courses in the first year focus on building a strong foundation in finance, accounting, economics, and business fundamentals.
- The second year includes more advanced courses in corporate finance, investments, and specialized areas like financial planning and risk management.
- The capstone project allows students to apply their knowledge to real-world finance challenges.
Upon completing this program, students will have a strong understanding of finance principles, investment strategies, financial planning, and various specializations within the field of finance. This knowledge can be applied to various entry-level positions in finance or used as a stepping stone to further education, such as pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance or related fields.
Diploma in Finance
Trimester 1: Introduction to Finance
- Introduction to Finance
- Principles of Accounting I
- Business Mathematics
- Introduction to Business
Trimester 2: Financial Accounting and Business Fundamentals
- Financial Accounting
- Microeconomics
- Business Communications
- Business Law
Trimester 3: Corporate Finance and Investments
- Corporate Finance
- Macroeconomics
- Principles of Marketing
- Business Statistics
Trimester 4: Finance Specializations and Capstone
- Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Financial Planning and Wealth Management
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Finance Capstone Project
Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest. Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S. Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.
- Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)
ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech
CPL 100: Career Planning
CPL 101: Communications and Career Strategies
ENGL 101: Composition
ENGL 102: composition
- Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)
MATH 100:General Math
MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra
MATH 102:College Algebra
- Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)
ECON 105:Leadership
ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I
ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II
SOC 101:Introduction to Sociology
PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology
HIST 101: History