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Central to Economic Distinction.
Central's Certificate in Banking Excellence is a partnership between the university and Connecticut's banking industry. It prepares graduates for jobs in the financial services industries through a tailored academic curriculum, internships and engagement with industry leaders, and robust extracurricular opportunities. Completion of this program uniquely prepares graduates for rewarding careers with banks, credit unions, insurance companies, hedge funds, private equity firms, and many more.
Program Features
- Tailored curriculum of 400 level courses
- 12-credits
- Classes available on-campus
- Small class sizes
- Classes taught by professionals with industry expertise
- Paid internship
- Individual advising
- Guest speaker presentations
- Tours of financial institutions
- Industry-related extracurricular opportunities
- Can be added to existing undergraduate programs
- Financial aid and scholarships available
What You'll Gain
- Understanding of the banking industry’s role and structure
- Knowledge of the major levers of bank financial performance and risk management
- Comprehension of credit underwriting, financial statement analysis, loan structuring and portfolio management
- Ability to assess and measure risk and use risk management tools
- Strong communication, relationship building, and consultative skills
- Workplace experience in the industry
- Experience communicating and networking with industry professionals.