Financial Services - Wealth Management Associate in Science
Program Overview
The Financial Services program is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to seek employment with commercial banks, stock brokerage companies and related financial organizations. It is also planned for students who are currently employed and desire advancement to positions of greater responsibility with financial organizations. This program meets most of the requirements for the American Institute of Banking diploma/certificates. The Associate in Arts degree is also available to the student planning to transfer to a senior institution after graduation from MDC. Consult an advisor about which additional courses are included in that program.
| Estimated tuition cost: | $7,093.20 |
| Program credits: | 60 |
| Estimated time to complete: | 2 years |
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Online and In-person Learning
MDC offers learning options to suit your needs, including MDC LIVE, a 100% virtual learning environment with live faculty lectures, MDC Online where you learn at your own pace, in-person classroom instruction, and blended learning.
Career Prospects
Interested in this program of study? Learn more about South Florida's employment picture and explore career options when you pursue additional studies in this area.
Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
15,305 Financial Managers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 6.5% over the next four years.
Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of businesses.
6,031 Financial and Investment Analysts are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 5.1% over the next four years.
Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives. May also buy and sell financial assets for clients.
11,373 Personal Financial Advisors are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 6.4% over the next four years.
Paying for College
An education at Miami Dade College is more affordable than you might think. Learn more about our tuition rates and see why more than 90 percent of our graduates finish their course of studies without incurring any student debt.
Apply for Financial Aid
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Scholarships
As an MDC student, you may be eligible for a number of scholarships, grants and awards that will help you pay for college. These are awards that you don’t have to pay back. Explore the options available to you on the Scholarships page.