Business Financial Services Technology (BFS)
Business Financial Services Technology, leading to an associate’s degree, provides a combination of sound financial business training with on-the-job experience. Courses covering basic corporate financial concepts, investment concepts, personal financial, and insurance planning prepare students for life and a business finance career. Cooperative education employment provides students with both business skills and business experience.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Analyze financial data
- Coordinate realistic, personal financial plans
- Perform managerial functions in financial environments
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
Insurance Analyst
Loan Officer
Loan Processor
Mortgage Banking Trainee
Personal Financial Advisor
Stockbroker Trainee
Articulation Agreements/ Strong Transfer History
Northern Kentucky University
University of Cincinnati
Wilmington College
Xavier University
Representative Co-op Employers
Cinfed Credit Union
Federal Home Loan Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Greater Cincinnati Credit Union
Co-op Salary Projections
$9–$11/hour
Employment Outlook
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, overall employment of financial analysts and personal financial advisors is expected to increase faster than average for all occupations through 2014, resulting from increased investment by businesses and individuals. Personal financial advisors will benefit even more than financial analysts as baby boomers save for retirement and as a generally better educated and wealthier population requires investment advice. In addition, people are living longer and must plan to finance more years of retirement. The globalization of the securities markets also will increase the need for analysts and advisors to help investors make financial choices. In addition, financial advisors are rated #3 in Money magazine’s 50 Best Jobs in America.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$26,000–$36,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Accounting Technology
Business Management Technology
International Trade Management Technology
Real Estate Technology
