For more information, visit the Dallas College Banking and Finance webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Banking and Finance – Financial Services Associate Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Banking and Finance – Financial Services Associate Level I Certificate. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
This award prepares students with the basic knowledge of the securities industry, and upon successful completion, is the first step towards taking industry recognized qualifying exams. Finance Services Associates prepare and review financial information, manage account records, process transactions, and analyze financial data. Courses that complete the Financial Services Professional Certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level I Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
BUSG 1370 – Introduction to the Financial Services Industry
BNKG 1340 – Money and Financial Markets
BUSI 1307 – Personal Finance
BUSG 1304 – Financial Literacy
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm your career path.
Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative course.
Total Hours: 12
SEMESTER 2
BUSG 1193 – Special Topics in Finance, General
BNKG 1280 – Cooperative Education – Banking and Financial Support Services This is the capstone course for this award.
ELECTIVE COURSE (select one course from list below)*
* Elective courses: ACCT 2301, ACNT 1303, BNKG 1303, BNKG 1351, BNKG 1356, BUSG 1303, IBUS 2339, MRKG 1301, MRKG 2333
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Banking and Finance – Financial Services Associate Certificate.
Total Hours: 6
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS