Certificate in Banking
About This Program
The Certificate in Banking prepares students for various roles in the commercial banking industry, such as credit analyst, relationship manager, business banker, loan officer, compliance officer, financial examiner, commercial real estate lender, business development manager, and risk manager. It gives students an in-depth understanding of banking principles, banking organizational structure and operations, financial instruments, and regulatory frameworks. The curriculum provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial institutions and markets in the United States and teaches various applications relevant specifically to the banking industry using financial and accounting principles. Applying marketing and consultative sales principles provides students with skills to present banking products and services to clients and prospects of commercial banks. The Banking Certificate program is available to all business majors and other students with necessary accounting and finance prerequisites.
Competencies
- Upon completion, students will understand financial statements and analyze cash flows using financial ratios.
- Upon completion, students will be able to employ quantitative problem-solving techniques to evaluate key banking services such as granting loans and accepting deposits.
- Upon completion, students will be able to identify, manage, and assess various forms of financial risks.
- Upon completion, students will be able to maintain and develop relationships with bank customers.
Admissions Criteria
UT Arlington undergraduates in good standing (meeting a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25) may earn the certificate. Non-degree seeking (certificate only) students must have gained admission to UT Arlington as non-degree/non-enrolled students. Prerequisites are required for the courses that need to be completed to earn the certificate.
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| ACCT 3308 | FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS FOR BANKING | 3 |
| FINA 3317 | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND MARKETS | 3 |
| FINA 4317 | LENDING AND CREDIT ANALYSIS | 3 |
| SALES 3344 | SELLING FINANCIAL SERVICES AND PRODUCTS | 3 |
| Elective | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| ADVANCED BUSINESS FINANCIAL ANALYSIS | ||
| FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES | ||
| FINANCIAL MODELING | ||
| FINANCE INTERNSHIP | ||
| REAL ESTATE FINANCE | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Program Completion
Students must have a GPA of 2.25 or better in the five courses of the certificate. They must have a grade of C or higher in each of the five courses.