Banking

The Banking Program offers students an Associate of Applied Science degree. The courses and program are offered in cooperation with the Topeka Chapter of the American Institute of Banking (AIB). The degree provides a core of general banking courses plus related courses in accounting, economics, and related areas.

American Institute of Banking (AIB), through its cooperation with Washburn, is able to offer the latest industry view of the technical principles of bank operations. The core courses in our program use curriculum developed by the national offices of AIB and approved for instruction here at Washburn. Students take these approved AIB courses for college credit, as well as electing to receive national "AIB credit". Interested students should contact an AIB representative at a local bank or the School of Applied Studies, Dean's Office at 670-1282.

Banking Associate Degree Requirements

Major Courses (14 credit hours)

• BK102 Principles of Banking
• BK104 Applied Banking
• BK106 Commercial Lending
• BK108 Consumer Lending
• BK110 Law and Banking Principles
• BK112 Law and Banking Applications
• BK290 Special Topics in Banking

Correlate Courses (24 credit hours)

• AC224 Financial Accounting
• EC201 Principles of Macroeconomics
• EC200 Principles of Microeconomics
• OA241 Office Management
• CM110 Computer Concepts and Applications
• MA116 College Algebra
• CN 101 Principles & Practices of Human Communication
• EN208 Busines and Technical Writing
• LG200 Introduction to Law
• CM101 Computer Competency and the Internet -OR-
• OA128 Intro. to Computer Applications

University Requirements (8 credit hours)

• EN101 Freshman Composition (3)
• MA110 or MA116 (3)
• PE198 (2)

General Education (18 credit hours)*

• Natural Sciences (6)
• Social Sciences (6)
• Humanities (6)

Electives (10)

*Some correlate courses may count here: consult your advisor.

Related Web Sites

• FRBNY Guide to Federal Reserve Regulations
• FSTC Home Page
• Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve