| Program Overview for Finance |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Whatcom Community College |
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| Program description | The AAS degree in finance prepares students for careers in finance and the financial services industry. The degree is designed for individuals who want training in income taxation, finance, money and banking, and investments. Students who successfully complete the program should be able to: 1) perform basic financial and accounting tasks both manually and using a computer; and, 2) demonstrate the relationships among the various business functions such as as accounting, finance, marketing, purchasing, operations, and human resources. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | Average $2,057/qtr (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
| Tuition per credit | $122.05 (1-10 credits) $57.46 (11-18 credits) $104.12 (19+ credits) (WA Resident) |
| Total program tuition | $12,345 (WA resident based on 15/cr per quarter face to face), including tuition, books, fees, etc. |
| Fees | $3.50/credit up to 10 credits (technology fee), $2.50/credit up to 10 credits (educational services fee), $6.32/credit up to 15 credits (recreation center fee), $20/qtr (bus pass) |
| Books and materials | Average $300/qtr |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | Average $50/qtr (general academic supplies) |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 2 Years |
| Award type | AAS |
| Credits | 90 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | no |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | no
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| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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