Wescoe School Of Muhlenberg College Launches Financial Services Concentration
The Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College has announced that it will expand its course offerings to include the financial services field.Thursday, May 25, 2006 01:59 PM
Beginning in the fall, the Wescoe School will offer an accelerated bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in financial services management.
Financial services is the third largest employer in the Lehigh Valley, and the industry (in terms of earnings) is the largest in the world. As a result, job opportunities in the field are ever-expanding.
The climate in the financial services sector is very competitive and, as a result, the industry has experienced high productivity gains fueled by heavy investments in technology. A well-educated workforce will be necessary to help financial services organizations continue to keep pace through innovative use of this technology. The Wescoe School’s new concentration will help individuals and organizations compete in this dynamic industry.
"As a company dedicated to serving our communities, National Penn welcomes The Wescoe School's new core concentration in financial services management,” said E. Harry McGuirk, President of the Lehigh Valley Division of National Penn Bank. “Our industry is among the nation's most competitive, and well-educated and trained professionals are at a premium. Nevertheless, colleges historically have offered few courses related specifically to the field. The Wescoe School will provide an excellent curriculum and promote our industry as a desirable career choice to future leaders in financial services."
In keeping with the learning philosophy of other accelerated degree programs at The Wescoe School, courses will be project-based and focused on practical application.
"The new concentration in financial services management is an example of The Wescoe School's renewed commitment to develop innovative programs to help transform students, organizations and the community,” said Phil Howe, director of accelerated degree programs at The Wescoe School.
The bachelor of business administration program with a concentration in financial services management will use Wescoe’s established team-based approach to learning, building on and refining students’ existing skills. Participants enter the program with an associate’s degree or its equivalent and complete their degree by progressing through 17 five-week modules.
The curriculum will help prepare students for careers in securities, banking, financial data services, life and health insurance, mortgage services, property and casualty insurance, credit services, and more.
Prospective students are invited to learn more about the program by contacting The Wescoe School at 484-664-3300 or www.muhlenberg.edu/wescoe.
