Banking and Finance Fundamentals (BA11)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Introduces the fundamental concepts terminology and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology the Windows environment Internet and email word processing software spreadsheet software database software and presentation software.

Emphasizes mathematical concepts found in business situations. Topics include basic mathematical skills mathematical skills in business-related problem solving mathematical information for documents graphs and mathematical problems.

Introduces the student to the history documents and operational functions of the banking industry.

Introduces the basic financial accounting concepts of the complete accounting cycle and provides the student with the necessary skills to maintain a set of books for a sole proprietorship. Topics include: accounting vocabulary and concepts the accounting cycle for a personal service business the accounting cycle for a merchandising business inventory cash control and receivables. Laboratory work demonstrates theory presented in class.

This course covers the knowledge and skills to use spreadsheet software through course demonstrations laboratory exercises and projects. Topics and assignments will include: spreadsheet concepts creating and manipulating data formatting data and content creating and modifying formulas presenting data visually and collaborating and securing data.

The course emphasizes the relevance of monetary instruments financial intermediaries and the central banks as they impact local state national and international economics. Topics include: the history and evolution of financial institutions monetary instruments and flow; and central banking operations and policies.

This course provides knowledge and applications in the management of personal and consumer finance. Topics include: record keeping budgeting credit principles investment principles and forecasting.

Provides an introduction to financial markets institutions and management in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the financial markets in which funds are traded the financial institutions participating in facilitating the trade of such funds and the financial principles and concepts behind sound financial management. Topics include: financial systems of the United States business finance management and financing other sectors of the economy.

Develops skills and behaviors necessary for successful supervision of people and their job responsibilities. Emphasis will be placed on real life concepts personal skill development applied knowledge and managing human resources. Course content is intended to help managers and supervisors deal with a dramatically changing workplace being affected by technology changes a more competitive and global market place corporate restructuring and the changing nature of work and the workforce. Topics include: Understanding the Managers Job and Work Environment; Building an Effective Organizational Culture; Leading Directing and the Application of Authority; Planning Decision-Making and Problem-Solving; Human Resource Management Administrative Management Organizing and Controlling.

This course emphasizes the trends and the dynamic forces that affect the marketing process and the coordination of the marketing functions. Topics include effective communication in a marketing environment role of marketing knowledge of marketing principles marketing strategy and marketing career paths.

This course introduces professional selling skills and processes. Topics include: professional selling product/sales knowledge customer analysis/relations selling process sales presentations and ethics of selling.