Financial Services

Bachelor of Science

Financial Services

Banking operations, finance markets, loan structuring

Invest in your future with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Financial Services. Banking is one of the largest industry sectors in the First Coast region. Providing the capital needed for families and businesses to invest for the future, banking is an essential stimulus of the U.S. economy and finance majors with the critical decision-making skills essential in banking and finance are needed. The program is a combination of finance/accounting courses and business courses.  Courses such as Financial Accounting and Principles of Management prepare you for your future career. Classes are offered with fully online courses or as hybrid courses to accommodate students’ schedules and learning preferences, with most courses also being offered in an accelerated eight-week format.

This degree program supplies groundwork in financial education and business administration, with an emphasis on banking. Subjects covered range from money, banking and financial markets, to strategic management and decision making. With a finance degree you will be fully prepared for a variety of business jobs and finance jobs including a loan officer, credit analyst, financial manager, or other roles in the finance or banking industry, or to continue on to graduate school.

Program Code: T210

120 Credits

 Online Program

 Accelerated Program.
18 or 24 months to complete.

School of Business, Professional Studies and Public Safety
Deadlines

Admissions to this program occur continually throughout the term. If you plan to use financial aid, applications must be received by the priority deadlines listed below to allow sufficient time for processing.

Fall Term - June 1
Spring Term - October 1
Summer Term - February 1

Email has become the College’s preferred method of communication. Information regarding admissions decisions has transitioned from mail to email, and it will be delivered only to your FSCJ student email account.

Financial Aid Eligibility

Financial aid is available, if qualified.

Email

bsfinancial@fscj.edu

Phone

(904) 381-3704

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Program Fact Sheet
Alternative ways to earn credit

You may be eligible to receive credit toward this degree through Prior Learning Assessment. Examples include industry certifications, certain PSAV programs, credit by examination, or creating a portfolio of learning experiences. For more information, contact an academic advisor or learn more about Accelerated College.

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Program/Course Requirements

Students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours including 36 credit hours in general education, and 15 credit hours with a concentration in banking.

Students are encouraged to speak with an academic advisor when selecting courses. For students applying for Fall Term 2016 or later, a degree plan of study is available that details course requirements and course scheduling. Program worksheets are also available for students to use to track their progression through the degree program.

*Students admitted prior to Fall 2015, please contact the Student Success Center at your nearest campus for the degree plan of study or program worksheet for your catalog year.

Career Opportunities

Financial services careers can be found in banks and many other business. Job titles for financial services careers include financial analyst, financial examiner and loan officer.

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