BUS 255 - Principles of Banking

Description:BUS 255 is designed for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of the diversified services offered by the banking industry and is essential for most new banking personnel. Further, this course will provide information to entry to mid-level bankers with the information they need to provide effective service to their customers and thereby improve bank profitability. Topics include the history of banking, the effects banks have on the U.S. economy, the purpose and business of banking, check processing, collection functions, bank bookkeeping, loans and investments, trust services and the security functions of the bank. Lastly, students will gain an understanding of the inter-relationships among bank departments, the role of Ethics and the Code of Conduct that govern employees' actions, and the application of banking laws and regulations.
Credit hours:3-0-3
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - All Certificates, AAS, ALS
  • Group requirement - Business (AAS only)
  • Area of concentration - Not Applicable
Other information:Pending ICCB Approval
Offered:Spring

Business Courses

NumberTitleHours
BUS 100Business Fundamentals3-0-3
BUS 101Hospitality & Tourism3-0-3
BUS 102Teller Fundamentals2-0-2
BUS 110Business Mathematics3-0-3
BUS 121Purchasing & Product Identification3-0-3
BUS 200Customer Service Fundamentals3-0-3
BUS 220Cost Management4-0-4
BUS 221Security & Loss Prevention3-0-3
BUS 225Small Business Development3-0-3
BUS 231Business Law Principles3-0-3
BUS 232Business Law & Ethics3-0-3
BUS 233Business Law for Entrepreneurs3-0-3
BUS 240Marketing Fundamentals3-0-3
BUS 245Integrated Marketing Communications3-0-3
BUS 250Selling & Sales Management3-0-3
BUS 255Principles of Banking3-0-3
BUS 260Hospitality Nutrition3-0-3
BUS 261Bar & Beverage Management3-0-3
BUS 262Dining Room Management3-0-3
BUS 263Catering & Banquet Management3-0-3
BUS 280Strategic Decision Making3-0-3
BUS 281Strategic Performance for Productivity3-0-3
BUS 282Strategic Tax Management3-0-3
BUS 283Finance & Insurance3-0-3
BUS 290Work Experience Practicum & Seminar1-10-3
BUS 295Workplace Simulation & Project1-10-3