Financial Services Concentration (FNSC) – Community College of Rhode Island

Financial Services Concentration (FNSC)

Certificate in Business Administration (CERT_BUSN)

This concentration 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 ACCT 1500) or General Business. Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE
  • First semester: ACCT 1010; BUSN 1010
  • Second semester: ACCT 1020; BUSN 2063
  • Third semester: BUSN 1040, 2050, 2110
  • Fourth semester: ACCT 1500; BUSN 2120
Certificate Requirements
COURSE NO. COURSE TITLE COURSE NOTES CREDITS
ACCT 1010 Financial Accounting   4
ACCT 1020 Managerial Accounting   4
ACCT 1500 Personal Income Taxes   3
BUSN 1010 Introduction to Business   3
BUSN 1040 Personal Finance   3
BUSN 2063  Sales   3
BUSN 2050 Principles of Management   3
BUSN 2110 Money and Banking   3
BUSN 2120 Investments   3

Total Certificate Requirements Credits 29

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Last Updated: 4/14/20