Banking Technology
Office Technology in Banking
College Credit Certificate
The Banking Technology, Office Technology in Banking certificate is designed to provide students with skills needed to qualify for administrative, secretarial, and clerical positions in the banking industry.
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BNK100 | Principles of Banking (1370) | 3 |
| BNK109 | Business English (2602) | 3 |
| BNK153 | Microcomputer Applications in Banking (2090) | 3 |
| BUS110 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| OFT213 | Word Processing I | 3 |
| BUS100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MGT140 | Administrative Office Management | 3 |
| COM121 | English Composition | 3 |
| BUS106 | Business Communications | 3 |
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Banking (BNK) Electives* | 3 |
- - - - |
Office Technology Electives** | 6 |
Suggested Electives |
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| Courses selected as electives will depend upon the institution to which you will transfer. It is essential that students consult with a Faculty Advisor for assistance in selecting elective courses. However, it is the responsibility of students to meet with an admissions representative from the four-year institution to determine its transfer policies. | ||
*The Following Courses Qualify as Banking Electives |
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| BNK105 | Economics for Bankers (2310) | 3 |
| BNK139 | Accounting Basis (1002) | 3 |
| BNK140 | Accounting I (1000) | 3 |
| BNK185 | Spanish for Bankers I (3130) | 3 |
| BNK226 | Law & Banking: Principles (3660) | 3 |
| BNK228 | Marketing for Bankers (7740) | 3 |
**The Following Courses Qualify as Office Technology Electives |
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| OFT110 | Keyboarding I | 3 |
| OFT111 | Keyboarding II | 3 |
| OFT112 | Keyboarding III | 3 |
| OFT120 | Machine Dictation & Transcription | 3 |
| OFT210 | Speed Writing I | 3 |
| OFT211 | Speed Writing II | 3 |
| OFT212 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours Required for this Certificate | (34) 36 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate an awareness of how full-service commercial banking affects the economy, community, businesses, and individuals.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills with an emphasis toward the business environment.
- Utilize a personal computer to design, save, and modify database structures through the use of several software programs.
- Apply math operations to solve fundamental business problems.
- Utilize business and management principles to analyze problems and make decisions.
- Apply principles of supervision to obtain maximum productivity from computerized systems in both traditional and automated offices, with appropriate emphasis on people, procedures, and equipment.
- Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and Internet skills to complete office tasks.
Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.