Course
Descriptions
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Banking
and
Credit
(1/2
Credit)
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This one
semester
course
presents
a survey
of the
principles
and
practices
of
banking
and
credit
in the
United
States.
The
students
learn
about
the
major
functions
of banks
and
other
depository
institutions,
in-house
operations
and
procedures,
central
banking
through
the
Federal
Reserve
System
and
modern
trends
in the
banking
industry.
The
credit
component
provides
an
overview
of
credit
functions
and
operations
including
credit
risk
evaluation,
loan
creation
and debt
collection.
Economics
and the
World of
Finance (1/2 Credit)
A
one-semester
course that
provides an
understanding
of how our
market
economy
functions in
a global
setting. It
provides
students
with a
survey of
economic
concepts,
including
all of the
basic
principles
recommended
by the
National
Council on
Economic
Education.
In addition,
a unit on
capital
markets
acquaints
the students
with the
role that
various
markets and
securities
play in e
U.S.
economy.
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Financial
Planning
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This is
a
one-semester
course
that
introduces
students
to the
financial
planning
process
and the
development
of a
financial
plan.
Students
will
learn
about
saving,
investing,
borrowing,
insurance,
retirement
and real
estate.
In
addition,
students
are
exposed
to the
different
careers
in
finance.
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International
Finance
(1/2
Credit)
-
A
one-semester
course
explores
the
major
components
of the
international
financial
system.
It
includes
the
study of
foreign
trade,
the
international
monetary
system,
foreign
exchange
rates,
foreign
exchange
markets,
international
financial
markets,
international
banking
and the
multinational
corporation.
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Introduction
to
Investment
and
Insurance
-
This is
a one
semester
course
focusing
on the
roles
and
functions
of
brokerage
firms,
the
trading
process,
credit
and
margin
practices,
automated
processes,
and
government
regulations.
Students
gain an
understanding
of how a
securities
firm
services
its
customers
and
plays an
important
role in
our
economy.
Students
are
given
the
opportunity
to
relate
their
knowledge
of
economics,
accounting,
and data
processing
to the
operations
areas of
various
sectors
of the
securities
industry.
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College
Accounting
(1
credit)
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This
course
is a
study of
the
methods
and
systems
of
preparing
and
maintaining
financial
records.
Emphasis
is
placed
on the
daily
transactions
made by
corporate
and
private
sectors
offices
utilizing
the
latest
technology
software.
Competencies
include
the
study of
basic
principles
of
accounting
and
analysis
of
financial
reports.
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Entrepreneurship
(1
credit)
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Have you
ever
thought
about
starting
and
running
your
own
business?
Would
you
like
to
be
your
own
boss?
Do
you
have
a
business
idea,
but
aren’t
sure
how
to
get
started?
Do
you
want
to
learn
more
about
business?
Then
sign
up
for
this
exciting
course
that
will
help
you
prepare
a
business
plan
and
get
started
on
the
road
to a
successful
future.
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Contact
Persons:
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Evelyn
Shaw –
Room 102
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301-513-5400
Ext.
2361
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Norma
McClain
– Room
104 -
301-513-5400
Ext.
275
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