Finance - Corporate & Personal

The world of finance is an exciting and growing area, providing a very stable job market filled with challenging and rewarding work. The need for financial analysts and personal financial advisors is expected to increase about 21 to 35% through year 2010 which is faster than the average growth rate according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Financial analysts and personal financial advisors provide investment analysis and guidance to businesses and individuals in order to help them with investment decisions.

Financial managers oversee the preparation of financial reports, direct investment activities, and implement cash management strategies and
long-term goals. Financial managers, financial analysts and personal financial advisors work directly with top managers of the company and have above-average salaries.

The Finance Certificate focuses on providing the student with the finance and accounting skills needed for a job in finance as well focusing on the analytical skills needed to evaluate the details of a situation while still taking into account the "big picture".
Finance Certificate graduates are prepared for employment in entry-level financial positions or can pursue transfer to a four-year institution.

Finance Transfer Credit Policy: In addition to NHCTC Stratham & Portsmouth transfer credit policies, appropriate transfer credits for Finance courses may be accepted within a ten year time frame.