Finance
10-102-2 Associate
Degree
(two-year)
Offered at Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, and Superior
Investments. Finance. Leadership.
Every business needs people who understand the inner world of finance: spreadsheets and databases, accounting functions, financial statements, and business transactions. WITC will make sure you not only understand the business world, but you will also be ready to lead in a commercial banking, consumer finance, investments, savings and loan, or farm credit career. You will also benefit from the additional emphasis on trends in technology, computers, and marketing.
Innovative. Competitive. Team Player.
Are you good at working with ideas, concepts, and numbers–especially in team settings and competitive environments? Your success will hinge on your willingness to be innovative, make team decisions, and take risks. You should also enjoy working with new technology and computers. As you prepare for your career, you should strive to reach a comfort level in the following courses or skills:
- Mathematics/Algebra
- Accounting
- Keyboarding
- Spreadsheets/Word Processing
- Basic grammar
- Investments
Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements
Program Outcomes
Employers will expect you, as a Finance graduate, to be able to:- Utilize business software, the Internet, or computer applications to make financial decisions, spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.
- Apply accounting principles including financial statement preparation and/or analysis.
- Perform financial calculations and present value analysis.
- Apply principles of banking.
- Understand and demonstrate knowledge of major lines of insurance.
- Utilize investment and real estate fundamentals.
Program Costs
The estimated total program cost for the two-year Finance program is approximately $9,000. View more information on program and costs.
