Banking and Finance
Banking and Finance Degrees from Oklahoma City Community College
Learn from industry professionals in a top program and prepare to immediately enter the job market.
If you’re organized, analytical, responsible and decisive, a career in banking and finance is right for you.
At Oklahoma City Community College, there are two options for you to choose from in this career field. You can pursue an associate degree in applied science with an emphasis in business along with a finance and banking option, or you can earn your certificate of mastery in banking and finance.
All of our community college business programs are approved by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
You can bank on a bright future with a degree or certificate from Oklahoma City Community College. Apply online today!
Stand Out From the Crowd With a Banking and Finance Degree or Certificate
In the world of banking and finance, competition for jobs can be fierce. But those who earn the coveted positions have boundless opportunities for career and salary advancement.
An associate degree or certificate of mastery in banking and finance from Oklahoma City Community College will be sure to give you the edge and help you stand out from the crowd.
At Oklahoma City Community College, there are two options for students interested in this career field:
- An associate degree in applied science with an emphasis in business along with a finance and banking option: This degree program prepares management trainees to work in customer service or credit departments at financial institutions.
- A certificate of mastery in banking and finance: This program teaches the skills needed for entry-level positions with advancement opportunities as a loan officer, head teller, cashier or operations officer.
But, if you are interested in transferring your business degree to a four-year college or university, talk with an academic advisor. You probably want an associate degree in science in business rather than an associate degree in applied science.
For both the degree and certificate programs, industry professionals bring their real-world experience into the classroom to teach students the most current standards.
Banking and Finance Classes at Oklahoma City Community College
At OCCC, you will learn about how banks operate daily in volatile and stable markets as well as how to handle your family’s personal checkbook. You’ll study these topics and much, much more:
- Introduction to Financial Institutions
- Personal Finance
- Money and Banking
Visit OCCC’s online course catalog for full details on your banking and finance degree and certificate options. You can also check the current community college class schedule for evening and online course options.

Ramachandran Vijayan
Professor of Business/ Co-Director Center for International Business
Professor of Business/Co-Director Center for International Business, Oklahoma City Community College. Adjunct Professor of International Business, Oklahoma City University. EDUCATION Post Graduate Diploma in Business, Robert Kennedy College, 2010 MBA Finance/International Business, Oklahoma City University, 1990 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration, ABE, England, 1984 Diploma in Business Studies, Stamford College, Singapore, 1982 Teaching experience: 28 years of teaching experience in Malaysia, China, Singapore, Canada and the United States in the disciplines of Management, International Finance, International Marketing, Corporate Finance and Investments. Industry experience: 26 years of work experience in the insurance, property appraisal and broadcasting industries. Has been involved for many years in business matchmaking ventures between America and Chinese entreprises.

Anita Williams
Professor of Business
Anita Williams has been a Professor of Business and Chair of the Finance Program at Oklahoma City Community College for twenty years. Prior to that, she was the Coordinator for the Finance Program for ten years, after working in the banking industry. She received her degrees from OCCC and the University of Central Oklahoma."I truly believe in Benjamin Franklin's quote, 'An investment in knowledge pays the best interest,' and admire our students who have made a commitment to continue their education."
Jobs and Careers for Banking and Finance Graduates
With an academic background in banking and finance, a world of opportunities will open for you. At financial institutions, you can climb the corporate ladder, taking on these positions:
- Customer Service
- Bank Teller
- Loan Officer
- Cashier
- Operations Officer
- Financial advisor
Whatever your dream, let Oklahoma City Community College be your first step in reaching it. Complete your online community college admissions application today.





