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An Associate of Arts in Financial Services is a two year program that stresses data analysis and critiquing business services. It educates students and teaches them important skills in the areas of business management, accounting, financial management, and business law. Technology is constantly progressing and there is a subsequent need for the production of accurate financial reports and management of these documents. Students who are obtaining their Associate of Arts in Financial Services will learn how to increase their knowledge of areas within financial services such as investments, financial planning, business accounting, insurance, banking, and numerous other arenas. They will look at customer service in consumer and commercial sectors, review regulatory issues, delve into money management, assess accounting protocols, and analyze financial transactions. Critical thinking is important in this field as well as the need for effective problem solving strategies. Employment opportunities with an Associate of Arts in Financial Services degree are many and range from beginning one’s own business or working in entry-level positions within the financial department of corporations, banks, or accounting firms. Students may decide to further their education by pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree after they complete their Associate of Arts in Financial Services.

Example Courses

• Accounting
• Business Law
• Principles of Management

Potential Industries

• Accounting
• Banking
• Financial Planning

Colleges Offering Degree

• Penn Foster College
• University of Phoenix
• Ashford University