Financial Services Management Course Listing

In as little as 16 months—or take longer if you wish—you can earn your degree and be ready to start making money in Financial Services Management.

You get everything you need to know with our easy-to-understand instruction that takes you step by step through the basics of financial services. Here is a preview of what you will learn:

General Education Courses (18 Credit Hours)

Applied Business Math (MH101 - 3 credit hours) — Gain a solid foundation of business math and basic statistics. Apply these skills in real-world workplace scenerios.

Business Communications (EN110 - 3 credit hours) — Develop skills for effective written communication. You’ll learn to produce clear, effective, audience specific documents.

Business Fundamentals (BS100 - 3 credit hours) — Explore the exciting world of business with this program overview. Discover the many careers—and lucrative income—that await you. From accounting executives to top managers, you’ll learn about the many career opportunities available to college grads.

Career Development Strategies (GE200 - 2 credit hours) — Get your career moving! Improve your interview techniques and create a top-notch resume. This course will teach you everything you need to land a great job and kick-start your career.

Computer Applications (CS100/101 - 3 credit hours) — Learn the fundamentals of computers, including hardware and software concepts, as well as networking and Internet terminology. Apply the basics of Microsoft® Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Success Strategies (GE102 - 1 credit hours) — Your first course introduces you to McKinley College and the world of distance learning. You’ll learn proven strategies for success as an independent learner. In addition, discover how to access the many facets of McKinley College and meet the faculty and staff.

Workplace Psychology (PY110 - 3 credit hours) — Discover the intricacies of social psychology. You’ll learn how personality traits, biology, health, stress, and psychological disorders affect human behavior in the workplace.

Core Courses (50 Credit Hours)

Business Law and Ethics (BS200 - 3 credit hours) — Study laws that affect business operations. Learn how business ethics and social responsibility shape the business environment. Additionally, you’ll gain an overview of the U.S. legal system.

The Economics of Business (BS140 - 4 credit hours) — This course introduces you to microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. Learn how money and financial systems affect households, businesses and governments. Apply the economic ideas of supply and demand, elasticity, markets, interest and more to your life and the business world.

Entrepreneurship (BS240 - 3 credit hours) — Gain insight into the aspects of starting, acquiring and operating a new business. Learn how to avoid the common problems that small businesses encounter, and then discover strategies to solve such problems.

Finance (AC240 - 3 credit hours) — Explore how external users such as bankers and investors utilize accounting information. Discover the ins and outs of financial markets, investing and financing decisions.

Fundamentals of Risk Management and Insurance (FS201 - 3 credit hours) — In this course, you will be introduced to the insurance industry. Learn about risk exposure, risk management and the function of insurance. Students will not only learn business applications, but also gain valuable knowledge that will aid in the selection of personal insurance products.

Human Resources Management (BS150 - 3 credit hours) — Human Resources Management ramps up workplace psychology knowledge. Learn how managers find, hire, train and manage employees. Discover methods for motivating and leading employees.

Introduction to Accounting I (AC101 - 3 credit hours) — This first accounting course walks through the accounting cycle from journalizing to closing the books. Apply the basics of bookkeeping and accounting theory.

Introduction to Accounting II (AC201 - 3 credit hours) — This course expands on the principles learned in introduction to Accounting I. Take a closer look at the accounting cycle, explore subledgers and apply additional accounting techniques. Apply these skills to interpret and create financial statements.

Introduction to Financial Services (FS200 - 3 credit hours) — In this course, you’ll learn about the diverse services offered by banks, lending institutions, brokerages and insurance companies that comprise the financial services industry. Then you'll study money itself, from the role of money in the financial system to the effects of monetary policy on the markets and the economy.

Introduction to Management (BS120 - 3 credit hours) — Discover the four principles of management: planning, organizing, controlling and leading. Apply these principals to plan for success on a company, department and personal level.

Investment Strategies (FS220 - 3 credit hours) — In this course, you will be introduced to various investments, from bonds to the stock market and beyond. Learn the success strategies of professional investors. Discover the proper balance of return and risk for your clients.

Managerial Accounting (AC210 - 3 credit hours) — Explore operating statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and statements of owner’s equity. Discover how managers use financial statements and accounting methods to analyze their business.

Marketing Principles (BS160 - 3 credit hours) — Conduct customer and competitor analysis. Discover how to attract target markets for product, pricing, distribution and promotional decisions.

Personal Finance (FS230 - 3 credit hours) — Apply the fundamentals of financial services to your own finances. Take charge of your investments. Maximize the results of your interaction with banking institutions. Protect your assets with insurance products tailored to your personal needs.

Principles of Banking (FS210 - 3 credit hours) — In this course, basic banking functions are presented from a broad operational perspective. You will learn about negotiable instruments, deposit instruments and contemporary issues, as well as new developments within the banking industry.

Tax Preparation (AC280 - 4 credit hours) — Learn how to gather tax information, prepare federal tax forms and find relevant information to complete state tax forms. Discover how sales, use and property taxes affect individuals’ and businesses’ financial health. Gain a foundation of federal taxation as it relates to individuals. Learn gross income, deductions and credits, sales and other disposition of property, capital gains, losses and timing. Includes tax planning, compliance and reporting. Personal tax burden minimization and compliance and reporting will be emphasized. Personal tax burden minimization and preparation of personal tax returns will be emphasized. Learn the ins and- outs of individual and corporate tax preparation in this comprehensive, hands-on course that covers everything from retirement plans to capital gains and losses.

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