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The Finance career area programs teach students about planning and services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance and business financial management.

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Finance Programs

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Accounting
Associate Degree
The Accounting program provides the educational background and training required for entry positions in private business and industry, governmental agencies and public accounting firms
Finance
Accounting Assistant
Technical Diploma
Accounting Assistants may work in a small business and be responsible for all aspects of bookkeeping or work in a larger firm under the supervision of an accountant and specialize in a…
Finance
Accounting Bookkeeper Trainee
Pathway Certificate
This certificate prepares you to enter the bookkeeping/accounting field in an entry-level capacity. Through the program’s three courses, students develop competence in financial…
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Accounting in Healthcare
Local Certificate
To become a healthcare accountant, you’ll need specialized knowledge of the healthcare industry. Learn to organize and maintain financial records for medical clinics, hospitals and…
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Banking and Financial Services
Associate Degree
Financial officers and managers make decisions within a framework of policy set by the board of directors and existing laws and regulations. They must have a broad knowledge of…
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Billing & Posting Clerk
Technical Diploma
The Billing and Posting Clerk technical diploma is a Career Pathway option that connects progressive levels of coursework so you can build upon your accounting education. Completing…
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Bookkeeping / Bookkeeper
Technical Diploma
The Bookkeeping program is designed for small businesses seeking to better perform routine accounting and payroll transactions, individuals seeking employment as an entry-level…
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Finance
Associate Degree
The Finance program provides the educational background and training required for entry positions in banks, savings and loan associations, finance companies, credit unions, real…
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Finance Assistant
Technical Diploma
The Financial Assistant embedded technical diploma at Madison College is comprised of a selection of courses from the Finance Associate Degree program. These core classes can be…
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Financial and Insurance Services Special...
Associate Degree
This is a unique program focusing on both finance and insurance. Graduates of the Finance and Insurance Specialist program are prepared to help clients navigate the complex and…
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Financial Services (Technical Diploma)
Technical Diploma
Begin your business career by learning accounting and financial principles for employment in banks, credit unions, insurance and consumer finance companies, and corporate finance…
Finance
Financial Services Customer Representati...
Technical Diploma
Students will learn the basic elements of financial money management. Topics studied will include credit cards, student loans, budgeting, saving, debt avoidance, debt reduction…
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Scott Knutson, a Platteville native, credits Southwest Tech for the strong foundation that he has built his career on. After graduating from Platteville High School, Knutson took a year off and then decided to attend Southwest Wisconsin Technical College to pursue an Associate’s degree in Finance. “My degree opened up a lot of doors for me and the investment in my education has paid off immensely,” said Knutson, accounts receivable and credit manager for The Pokémon Company International.

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Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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