An automatic Finance Assistant technical diploma at one year and your Finance associate degree after two? Win-win!
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91% of our recent graduates work in Wisconsin.
$65k
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Our recent graduates of this program reported an average starting salary of $64,500.
92%
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92% job placement within six months of graduation.

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Finance
Program Number: 101142
Your Degree:
Associate Degree
Area of Study:
Business
Delivery Method:
100% In Person
100% Online
Some Online/Some In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
63 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
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transfer icon Program Transfers
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Estimated Program Cost

$11,603.70

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  • Program Overview

    Finance relates to the management of money through financial analysis. This includes investing and evaluating financial opportunities and risk levels.

    The Finance program at Madison College provides you with a solid foundation in personal financial planning, retirement planning, investing, real estate, and financial analysis required for entry-level positions in banks, credit unions, insurance companies, financial planning, real estate, government, or manufacturing enterprises.

    Your courses will focus on active learning through projects, simulations, cases, and sharing of business experiences.

    After completing your first year of classes, you will be automatically awarded the Finance Assistant technical diploma.

    Once you are admitted into the Finance program, you may be able to double major and complete the Business Management or Accounting associate degree with just one or two additional semesters of study. Speak to your advisor to learn more.

    Program Details

    Students in the Finance program can attend full or part-time.

    • Courses focus on active learning through projects, simulations, cases, and sharing of business experiences rather than passive textbook learning.
    • Courses are offered online, face-to-face or 8 weeks accelerated delivery.
    • Full-time or part-time, day and evening options are available.
    • Career pathways available to double major in Business Management and transfer to four-year institutions.

    Finance classes may be offered at the following Madison College campuses:

    • Madison - Truax
    • Madison - South
    • Fort Atkinson
    • Reedsburg
    • Watertown

    Careers

    Completing the Finance associate degree program at Madison College prepares you for valuable work as a:

    • Analyst: Credit, Budget, Data, or Business
    • Paraplanner / Financial Planning Assistant
    • Customer Service Representative
    • Personal Banker
    • Loan Coordinator
    • Vehicle Financing Specialist

    With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:

    • Financial Planner/Advisor
    • Assistant/Branch Manager in banks, credit unions, or other financial institutions
    Your Advantage at Madison College
    Learn from faculty who have years of finance and business experience!
  • Curriculum and Experience

    Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

    Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:

    • Progress toward your specific requirements
    • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

    If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.

    First Semester
    10-101-111
    4 credits
    10-103-145
    1 credit
    10-106-109
    3 credits
    10-114-130
    3 credits
    10-801-195
    3 credits
    10-804-144
    3 credits
    Second Semester
    10-101-113
    4 credits
    10-101-123
    4 credits
    10-114-128
    3 credits
    10-809-195
    3 credits
    Third Semester
    10-101-118
    4 credits
    10-102-104
    3 credits
    10-102-160
    3 credits
    10-114-126
    3 credits
    Choose one Insurance course:
    Fourth Semester
    10-102-143
    3 credits
    10-106-190
    1 credit
    10-114-127
    3 credits
    10-114-140
    3 credits
    10-809-199
    3 credits
    Elective - see recommended options below
    3 credits
    Elective Credit Concentration Areas (3 credits)
    Risk Management & Insurance
    Accounting
    10-101-138
    3 credits
    Business Management
    10-102-135
    3 credits
    Small Business
    10-145-102
    3 credits
    10-104-102
    3 credits
    Human Resources
    10-116-145
    3 credits
    10-116-147
    3 credits
    Other Recommended Electives
    10-106-100
    3 credits
    10-104-104
    3 credits
  • Admission

    To Apply

    Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!

    International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.

    Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.

    Application Dates

    Summer 2024

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is July 15, 2024

    Fall 2024

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is November 15, 2024

    Spring 2025

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is April 15, 2025

    Admission Requirements

    All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

    1. Admission Application

    The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.

    2. Education Completion

    Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:

    • High school (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
    • GED/HSED transcript
    • College transcript(s) showing:
      • Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
      • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
        • The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
        • Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum

    All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.

    Additional Notes

    • Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
    • Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.

    After Acceptance

    Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College. 

    Questions?

    Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

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  • Transfer Opportunities

    UW System Schools

    The terms of the B.S in Human Services Leadership agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S degrees and are admitted to the Human Services Leadership at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
    The terms of the B.S in Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S or A.A.A. degrees and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
    This program-to-program articulation agreement between UW-Platteville and Madison College provides students with guaranteed admission into the UW-Platteville Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Finance major and to be awarded ALL Associate Degree credits toward the BBA Finance major after successful completion of their Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)-Degree at Madison College.

    Wisconsin Private Schools

    Students witn an AA, AS or AAS are Advanced Core. Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 60 credits. Students transferring prior to completion or with less than 60 credits are standard core and credits are evaluated course by course.
    Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.
    Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.
    Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership

    Out-of-State Schools

    Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement.
    Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring.
    Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.
    Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree.
  • Career Outcomes

    After completing the Finance program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

    • Create reports
    • Analyze financial data
    • Analyze investments
    • Graduate Summary

      Graduate Report Summary Overview

      2023
      Number of Program Graduates11
      Number of Surveys Sent11
      Number of Surveys Returned4
      Percent of Surveys Returned
      Available for Employment4
      Percent Available for Employment100.0%
      Not in Labor Market
      Percent Not in Labor Market0.0%
      Available for Employment

      2023
      Graduates Employed4
      Percent of Graduates Employed100.0%
      Employed in Related Occupation2
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation50.0%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation2
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation50.0%
      Employed - No Response0
      Percent Employed - No Response0.0%
      Seeking Employment0
      Percent Seeking Employment0.0%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      2023
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)2.8
      Number of Satisfaction Responses4
      Very Satisfied (4)0
      Percent Very Satisfied0.0%
      Satisfied (3)3
      Percent Satisfied75.0%
      Unsatisfied (2)1
      Percent Unsatisfied25.0%
      Very Unsatisfed (1)0
      Percent Very Unsatisfied0.0%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      2023
      Number of Primary Reason Responses4
      Preparation for Getting a Job
      Percent Preparation for Getting a Job
      Career Change
      Percent Career Change
      Improvement of Existing Skills
      Percent Improvement of Existing Skills
      Preparation for Further Education
      Percent Preparation for Further Education
      Personal Interest
      Percent Personal Interest
      Other
      Percent Other0.0%
      When Employment was Obtained

      2023
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses4
      Before Enrollment1
      Percent Before Enrollment25.0%
      While Attending the College1
      Percent While Attending the College25.0%
      After Training at the College2
      Percent After Training at the College50.0%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      2023
      Number of Employment Location Responses4
      In College District2
      Percent In College District50.0%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District1
      Percent of In Wisconsin25.0%
      Outside of Wisconsin1
      Percent Outside Wisconsin25.0%
      Employer Location Unknown0
      Percent Location Unknown0.0%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend2023
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count1
      Average Monthly Wage$5,375
      Average Hourly Wage$31.25
      Average Work Hours per Week40.0
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count1
      Average Hourly Wage$21.17
      Average Work Hours per Week20.0
    • Graduate Employers

      Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023
      Employer(s)Job TitleCity*State**Positions
      Hiller CompaniesCost AnalystMobileAL
      State of WisconsinPayroll & Benefits Specialist

      * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.

      ** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.

      *** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu

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