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31This certificate is for individuals who desire employment with an insurance firm. Successful completion of the two insurance courses meets the New York State educational requirements to take licensing examinations in property and casualty insurance. All of the courses can be applied toward the A.A.S. degree program in Financial Services Management.
To prepare the students for entry level positions in financial services (insurance).
- Graduates seeking a job secure a position in the field of financial services within two years.
- Graduates seeking further education transfer to a degree program in financial services management.
- Students will interact effectively within a diverse student population by completing collaborative projects.
- Students will communicate appropriately with instructors and peers through written or oral assignments.
- Students will visually and graphically communicate through presentations and/or projects.
- Students will demonstrate the use of computers as a problem-solving tool.
- Students will have an understanding of the use of electronic spreadsheets.
- Students will solve problems through case analysis.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of worldwide issues related to business.
- Graduates actually pass the exam.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to derive information from data.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to apply information toward making decisions.
- Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
- Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.
Plan of Study:
3.0
This basic law course investigates the application of law to societal and business relationships through a study of the concept of commercial law and its sources, the law of contracts, the law of sales, and the law of negotiable instruments. Lecture, class discussion, and case study comprise the primary methods of instruction In the effort to develop awareness of the logic and application of the law. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course develops the role of the finance function and financial decision-making as it relates to the entire business organization. It stresses the financial planning of the requirements for funds, the effective acquisition of these funds (from internal sources and from capital markets), and the control of the use of these funds within the business. Prerequisite: AC116 Managerial Accounting. See when this course is offered ...
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3.0
This course teaches the fundamentals of personal finance through the creation of a financial plan, management of personal finances, and reaching personal financial goals. Topics include the establishment of financial objectives (home ownership, education, and retirement), budgeting and savings, personal income tax, investments (stocks, bonds, and mutual funds), retirement, and estate planning. The effective use of and management of credit is covered. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course emphasizes the basic practices, concepts, and activities involved in developing a successful marketing program. Topics include buyer behavior, market identification, product development, distribution, promotion, pricing, and the uncontrollable factors (economic, social, political, legal and technological) involved in the changing marketing environment of today. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course reviews basic arithmetic processes to develop speed and accuracy in working with decimals, fractions, and percentages. Calculators are used to solve business problems, including simple and compound interest, discounting promissory notes, present value, installment purchases, and mortgages. Retail mathematics covers the areas of purchase and cash discounts, trade discounts, and markup of merchandise. Topics may also include the mathematics of sales and property taxes and payroll. Problem-solving exercises are completed through applications and exercises. Prerequisite: An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics. See when this course is offered ...
4.0
This course explores the major forms of Personal Lines insurance through policy and statute analysis. It covers basic insurance concepts along with dwelling, homeowner, flood, personal automobile, and personal umbrella policies. This course also details New York State’s agent/broker licensing laws and business practices. Subject to attendance requirements, this course meets the 40-hour educational requirement for the New York Personal Lines Agent/Broker examinations (Series 10-54). See when this course is offered ...
4.0
This course explores the major forms of Commercial insurance through policy and statute analysis. It covers basic insurance concepts along with commercial property, commercial general liability, commercial automobile, commercial crime, inland marine, and workers compensation insurance. This course also details New York State’s agent/broker licensing laws and business practices. Subject to attendance requirements, this course completed in addition to BM240 Personal Lines Insurance, meets the 90-hour educational requirement for the New York Property and Casualty Insurance Agent (Series 10-55) and Broker (Series 10-56) examinations. Prerequisite: BM240 Personal Lines Insurance. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course develops an understanding of the basic functions of management as well as the social and economic responsibilities of those people engaged in management. Emphasis is placed on the problem of decision-making under conditions of uncertainty. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course provides knowledge of relevant computer skills and a solid foundation in the terminology and concepts of computer technology. Experience is provided with a variety of microcomputer software applications, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphics, file management, and integrated software. Concepts and terms focus on preparing for a technologically oriented society and using the computer as a tool for productivity, research, and communication. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course expands the knowledge of those already familiar with the basic elements of electronic spreadsheets. It examines the various uses for a spreadsheet in business. Intermediate and advanced spreadsheet techniques are examined, including the power of functions, formatting, analytical graphics, and macros. Prerequisites: IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1 or IS100 Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts; and a Mathematics Placement test result appropriate for MA110 Elementary Statistics or MA115 Intermediate Mathematics, or completion of MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics. See when this course is offered ...
Program Completion
| Program Length (months) | 9 |
| Completers between July-2011 and June-2012 | 0 |
| Completers in Normal Time | NR |
| On-time Graduation Rate | NR |
Estimated Cost to Complete in Normal Time
| In-state Tuition & Fees | 4,130 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,600 |
| Room & Board | 9,170 |
| Total Cost | 14,900 |
| Complete list of Tuition and Fees |
Debt at Completion
| Completers with Debt | 0 |
| Median Federal Debt | NR |
| Median Private Debt | NA |
| Median Institutional Financing Plan Debt | NA |
Occupations and Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes
Job Placement
| MVCC is not required to report placement data by the state or our accrediting agencies |
| NR: Not reported due to privacy concerns (number of completers is less than 10) |
| NA: Not applicable |
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