Finance

Business and Hospitality
Award
Associate of Applied Science
Credits
62
Locations
Online
Entry
Fall, Spring, Summer
Time to Complete
24 Months
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Stand apart from other candidates for finance jobs with the experience you'll gain through this program. You will train for a fast-paced, continuously challenging career in business finance and economics. You'll be able to demonstrate a strategic understanding of finance and knowledge of banking principles. You will learn to utilize the financial tools needed to analyze financial markets. Plus, you'll also have the opportunity to obtain a professional qualification as you advance in your career. If you want to become an expert in the financial industry in a short amount of time this program is perfect for you.

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Accreditation and Awards

Forbes Education Best Online AAS Finance 2024 Badge

Paying for the Program

Tuition and Fees

$14,252*

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$16,298*
* Approximate cost. Amount reflects the estimated tuition and student fees based on rates at the time of publication. These rates do not include additional expenses (books, tools, supplies, living expenses, licensures, remedial or pre-requisite coursework or partnership tuition and fees, etc.) related to your NICC education. Rates are subject to change.

Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance

There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.

Kibbie Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $4,500 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

Last-Dollar Scholarship

This state funded scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career programs and pays remaining tuition costs after all other federal and state aid has been applied. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

NICC Scholarship Eligible

Any student enrolled in this program is eligible for NICC scholarships. The NICC Foundation offers a wide range of scholarship award amounts and all students are encouraged to apply.

Vo-Tech Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $1,000 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

Learn more about Financial Aid.

Career Outlook

Enrollment Process

  1. Apply for admission.
  2. Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
  3. Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years. 

Program Information

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Additional Information

BPA (Business Professionals of America)

Business Professionals of America is a student organization that prepares students for the business workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.

Calmar NICC BPA Advisors:

Peosta/Dubuque NICC BPA Advisors:

Program Contacts

Peter Fricano
Business Instructor
  • fricanop@nicc.edu
  • 844.642.2338, ext. 2240
  • Peosta