This course will provide an exploratory foundation in financial and investing operations (banking, accounting and investing). Students who successfully complete this course will be prepared for the following pathways upon entering high school: Advanced Accounting, Business Accounting, and Financial Services.
MS-BMF-FIF-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
MS-BMF-FIF-2 Investigate the financial terms and concepts involved in the banking industry.
MS-BMF-FIF-3 Identify the characteristics and necessary choices associated with the establishment of personal financial goals.
MS-BMF-FIF-4 Evaluate and investigate the industry of financial services.
MS-BMF-FIF-5 Connect accounting procedures to real world experiences.
MS-BMF-FIF-6 Apply the concepts of free enterprise to the operations of a company.
MS-BMF-FIF-7 Explore the changing trends in the use of technology in finance, accounting, and banking (FinTech).
MS-BMF-FIF-8 Examine how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses through leadership development, school and community service projects, and competitive events
The stock market is a component of a free-market economy. It allows companies to raise money by offering stock shares and corporate bonds and allows investors to participate in the financial achievements of the companies, make profits through capital gains, and earn income through dividends.