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This curriculum provides students with learning experiences that incorporate academic content and work-related skills. Course work focuses on technical skills, basic and specialized business concepts, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and effective communication. Information is also provided regarding possible credentialing or certification. All courses in the cluster are business and industry certified with equipment and curriculum meeting industry standards.
Cluster: Finance
Pathway: Accounting
Industry Recognized Credential:
Microsoft Office – Access Expert
2019/O365 Microsoft Office – Excel Expert
2019/O365 Microsoft Office – Word Expert
2019/O365 Microsoft Office Specialist – Associate
2019/O365 (MOS) (Two of the following areas REQUIRED)
Excel Associate
Outlook Associate
PowerPoint Associate
Word Associate
Finance Career Tech Student Organization: FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) is a co-curricular component of the business program. This student organization enhances classroom instruction, develops leadership skills, and provides opportunities for professional growth and service. Students are strongly encouraged to FBLA members in order to participate in district, state, and national competitions and conferences. Membership dues are required.
Personal Finance (Grade 9,10,11, 12)
1 Credit
Prerequisites: Business Tech Applications (recommended)
Course Fees: $15
Personal Finance is a one-credit course designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed, responsible decisions that could affect their financial futures. Students will reinforce basic skills in such areas as communication, mathematics, and technology and professional experiences. Students will complete the following study/skill development units: Economics; Marketing; Accounting Procedures; Career Exploration; Paycheck, Benefits, and Income Taxes; Resource Management; Risk Management; Banking; Credit Management; Budgeting; Financial Security; and consumer Rights and Responsibilities. Want to learn how better navigate our nation’s financial systems? Then Personal Finance is just the course for you.
Accounting (Grade 9,10,11, 12)
1 Credit
Prerequisites: Business Tech Applications strongly encouraged
Course Fees: $15
Accounting is a one-credit course designed to help students understand the basic principles of the accounting cycle. Emphasis is placed on analyzing and recording business transactions; preparing and interpreting financial statements, accounting systems, banking, and payroll activities; identifying basic types of business ownership; and participating in an orientation to careers in accounting. Students are also provided with instructional activities that reinforce mathematical and critical thinking skills.
Economics and Financial Services (Grade 9,10,11, 12)
1 Credit
Prerequisites: Business Tech Applications strongly encouraged
Course Fees: $15
Economics and Financial Services presents basic topics in economics, including the principles and practices of banking, credit, and consumer lending in the United States. Additional emphasis is placed on money management, economic growth and stability, and characteristics of different economic systems and financial institutions. The course includes the major functions of banks and other financial intermediaries, central banking and the Federal Reserve System, and current trends in the finance industry, credit functions, principles of credit risk evaluation, loan creation, debt collection, and stocks and bonds.
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