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Business and Financial Services--Area of Study

This is the master guide for the business-specific guides that we currently have listed.

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Bachelor's Degree and Related Programs

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Financial Services

This degree program provides foundational knowledge in financial education and business administration, with a specific focus on banking. It is a combination of finance/accounting courses and business courses. With a Bachelor's in Financial Services, you will be prepared to work in a variety of roles within the finance or banking industry--such as a loan officer, credit analyst, or financial manager--or pursue further studies in graduate school.

Related Degree Programs

The Northeast Florida FinTech Initiative provides new financial technology (“FinTech") training and certification opportunities in topics such as blockchain, mobile applications, machine learning and cloud-based data management. 

  • FinTech Advanced Technical Certificate (A.T.C.) – A standalone program for those who already have an A.S. degree or higher and designed to provide students with advanced technical skills, particularly in software applications and development, for entry-to-intermediate level employment in banking, financial services and FinTech-related positions. 
  • Financial Technology (FinTech) Technician Technical Certificate (T.C.) – The FinTech Technician certificate is in response to industry demand for students with more technology-based courses and is intended to provide a focus for students interested in FinTech-related occupations as well as preparation for several industry certification exams.
  • Banking Specialist - FinTech Technical Certificate (T.C.) – An introductory-level certificate designed to lead students on a FinTech career pathway or into the A.S. Accounting Technology program. Students will be prepared for entry-level customer service, billing clerk, teller and other positions in a banking business environment. 

Library Resources

Suggested Search Terms

Here are some example keywords or phrases that can be used to find specific information in the library catalog and academic databases:

  • Banking
  • Financial services
  • Financial theory

Suggested Boolean Searches 

Refine searches using operators like "AND," "OR," and "NOT," ensuring more precise and relevant results.

  • Banking AND Financial Theory
  • Banking OR "Financial Services"
  • Banking NOT Economics

Suggested Subject Headings

Standardized terms help organize content in library catalogs and academic databases, making searches more accurate and efficient.

  • Banks and banking
  • Finance
  • Financial services industry

Suggested Call Number Ranges

Locate materials within the library in these call number areas.

  • HG1-9999 (Finance)
  • HG1501-3550 (Banking)
  • KF1535.F56 (Financial institutions)