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Finance Assistant
Program Number: 311144
Your Degree: Technical Diploma
Estimated Time to Complete: 31 Credits | Finish diploma in 1 year
Delivery Method: 100% In Person, 100% Online, Some Online/Some In Person
Area of Study: Business
Estimated Program Cost: $6,092.83
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  • Program Overview

    The Finance 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 completed in one year, giving you the valuable skills you need to enter or move up in the workforce. 

    In these classes, you will explore:

    • Accounting principles, including an introduction to accounting software.
    • Federal and state income tax laws, with an emphasis on personal taxes.
    • Microsoft Excel; create professional workbooks, charts, macros, and work with financial tools.
    • Financial Institutions and their impact on the economy.

    You’ll leave Madison College fully prepared for your job or internship search. We’ll teach you effective techniques to present yourself to employers for job prospects or promotions. You will learn how to create or improve your resume and cover letter and polish your interviewing and networking skills.

    If you apply for the Finance associate degree, you will automatically earn this diploma after completing your first year of classes.

    Program Details

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

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

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

    Careers

    Earning your Finance Assistant technical diploma at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as a:

    • Financial Assistant
    • Tax Assistant
    • Credit Analyst
    • Accounts payable/receivable clerk
  • Curriculum and Experience

    Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 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
    10-106-109
    3 credits
    10-114-130
    3 credits
    10-801-195
    3 credits
    10-804-144
    3 credits
    Second Semester
    10-103-145
    1 credit
    10-101-113
    4 credits
    10-101-123
    4 credits
    10-114-128
    3 credits
    10-801-196
    3 credits
  • Admission

    To Apply

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

    If you are an international student and want to apply to Madison College, or transfer your F-1 student visa here, check program availability and then 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

    Fall 2025

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

    Spring 2026

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is April 15, 2026

    Summer 2026

    • Application available on September 15, 2025
    • Application completion deadline is July 15, 2026

    Fall 2026

    • Application available on September 15, 2025
    • Application completion deadline is November 15, 2026

    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

    Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:

    • High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
    • GED/HSED completion
    • College transcript or Madison College experience 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
        • Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript

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

    Additional Notes

    Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a certificate or waiting list does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the certificate. 

    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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