Students interested in learning about the functions of the finance industry discipline may want to take classes in finance and banking. The curriculum builds intellectual tools and analytical skills that allow students to solve complex problems in the financial sector.

An associate degree is an undergraduate degree offered in the US and a few other countries. Associate degrees are a qualification below a bachelor's degree. Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.