Financial Services
Associate of Science Degree Business · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Financial Services Program is designed for students interested in entry-level positions in the banking and financial services industry. Students develop a broad range of abilities that will enable them to be accomplished in their professional career. The program enhances the capabilities of the student to more effectively assist an organization to achieve success in the industry. Focus areas include mortgage banking, real estate, and investments.
Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Financial Services Program will be able to:
- Identify the factors that affect interest rates in the banking industry.
- Understand the principles of real estate and the daily operations in a real estate office.
- Assess risk and return for assets and an investment portfolio.
- Understand the operations and structure of different financial institutions in the financial services industry.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 26 | |
| BANK 100 | Introduction to Financial Services | 3 |
| BANK 102 | Mortgage Brokerage and Banking | 4 |
| BANK 103 | Introduction to Investments | 3 |
| ACCT 116A | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSE 101 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| BUSE 102 | Introduction to Customer Service | 3 |
| BUSE 119 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSE 120 | Personal Financial Management | 3 |
| Select at least three units from the following: | 3 | |
| BANK 200 | Principles of Insurance | 3 |
| ACCT 120 | Federal Income Tax | 3 |
| ACCT 121 | California Income Tax | 1 |
| BUSE 155 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUSE 201 | Business Organization and Management | 3 |
| MARK 100 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| REAL 101 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| REAL 115 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| REAL 120 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |