The Associate in Applied Science Degree program with a major in Banking and Finance is designed primarily for people who seek full-time employment in the banking and finance field immediately upon completion of the community college program. People who are seeking their first employment in the banking and finance field and those presently employed in this field who seek a promotion may benefit from this program. Specifically, the objectives of the program are to prepare graduates for careers in banking and finance. Full-time students may complete the degree in two years; part-time students determine their own pace.