Understanding finances and investments and using this skill to support others is an important way to make our communities more equitable. From working as a financial advisor or loan officer to an analyst or manager, studying financial services can prepare you for a variety of careers that help others (and yourself) meet financial goals.
Oakton's financial services curriculum is designed for students interested in getting started in this field and for current middle-level employees in areas such as banking, securities or commodities trading who are looking for new opportunities.
In this program, you'll take on courses that provide a strong foundation of knowledge in a variety of business activities. Your studies will cover topics including commercial and consumer credit management, personal banking, investment analysis, trading techniques for securities and commodities, account and debt management, marketing and public relations.
Degrees and Certificates
In the Financial Services program, we offer an Investment Analysis Certificate: 15 credit hours of coursework in commodity futures trading, principles of fundamental analysis, principles of technical analysis and option markets. You can apply nine credit hours from this certificate to the A.A.S. degree in management and supervision.
We are glad you are considering attending Oakton College. No matter where you are in your decision-making process, we are here to help you with your next steps. Whether you're ready to apply now, need information on paying for college or have questions and want to contact someone, we're here to help.
Employment in business and financial operations occupations is projected to grow 7 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations, adding about 715,100 new jobs. Globalization, a growing economy, and a complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to continue to lead to strong demand for accountants and auditors.
This median annual wage for business and financial occupations was $76,570 in 2021, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $45,760.
Enrolling at Oakton College can save you thousands of dollars and help you earn more over the course of your career. Our tuition is among the lowest in the region, and we offer many ways to bring your costs down even more.
99 percent of Oakton students graduate without debt.
To help you get there, you can apply for a scholarship, which you don’t have to pay back. We award $12 million in scholarships annually. Financial Aid includes grants, loans, and other forms of financial assistance that can reduce your costs of attending college.
We offer payment options that give you control over how you pay. Pay all at once or spread your payments over the course of the semester.
As your community college, we serve students from various backgrounds. We aim to make the application process as easy and as clear as possible for everyone.
We can help you get started on a degree or certificate. Applying to Oakton is fast and easy.
Your first step before you begin your studies is filling out an admission application and completing your enrollment process.
Tracy Fulce Chair of Business Professor of Business B.A. Michigan State University M.B.A. Baker College tfulce@oakton.edu 847.376.7803, Skokie Office: B216, Skokie
Meet our part time faculty:
George Kalogeras Lecturer A.A. Kendall College B.S. The Nebraska Wesleyan University gkaloger@oakton.edu 847.635.1910 Office: B206, Skokie
Graziano Berto Owner Carlucci Rosemont
Robyn Wall Berto Owner Kolon and Associates
Raymond Camosy Camosy Construction
Robert Chakrabarty Account Director Taproot Foundation
Jim Coates IUOE Local 399 ETF Training Fund Administrator
Dr. Jerry Field Executive VP J.B. Burling Group Ltd.
Joseph Gurreri Founding Principal/Innov Consult
Rand Hass President Medusa Consulting Group
Cynthia Morgan Shift 2 Green Pres-CEO
Richard Paullin Executive Director International Trade Assoc. of Greater Chicago
Steven Schumacher Director Corporate HR Sears
Brian Simek Senior Manager Fleet Repair Services Wheels Inc.
