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Academy of Finance
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Principles of Finance/Applied Finance – 170443
Economics of Business – 170453
Required: Principles of Accounting and Finance – 170573
Academy of Finance Internship – 170483
Financial Planning/Financial Services – 170463
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Completer Program: Academy of Finance
CIP Number: 520850
Credits Needed for Completion: 4
Completer Code 2i
Courses
Courses
Principles of Finance/Applied Finance – 170443
Principles of Finance/Applied Finance – 170443
This yearlong course introduces students to the financial world. Students develop financial literacy as they
learn about the function of finance in society. Students study income and wealth, examine financial
institutions, and study key investment- related terms and concepts. Students also research how
innovations have changed the financial services field. Finally, students explore careers that exist in finance
today. During the second semester, students study applied finance. The applied finance content delves
into the financial concepts introduced in the first semester. Students learn to identify the legal forms of
business organization and continue to develop an understanding of profit. Students learn about various
financial analysis strategies and the methods by which businesses raise capital. Students also have the
chance to explore, in depth, topics of high interest in the field of finance, as well as the type of careers that
exist in finance today.
Can be taken as an Elective
CREDIT: 1
GRADE: 9-12
Economics of Business – 170453
Economics of Business – 170453
This yearlong course introduces students to the key concepts of economics as they pertain to business.
The course discusses the American economy and the factors that influence the success of businesses
and products. It describes forms of business ownership, discusses the relationship of labor and business,
and provides a broad overview of the global economy. Students also examine careers in business, both as
employees and as business owners. During the second semester students study ethics in business. The
ethics in business content focuses on the significance of ethics to stakeholders, examines who bears the
responsibility of monitoring ethics, and explores ethical situations common in organizations. Students
examine how ethics affect various business disciplines and consider the impact of organizational culture.
Students also explore ethics as social responsibility, the evolution of ethics in international business, and
how the free market and ethics can coexist.
CREDIT: 1
GRADE: 10-11
PREREQUISITE: Approval of the instructor needed as an elective.
Required: Principles of Accounting and Finance – 170573
Required: Principles of Accounting and Finance – 170573
This course provides students with accounting knowledge that will prepare them for post-high school levels of education and entry-level positions in the workforce. Focus will be on accounting procedures necessary to address long and short-term assets and investments, and long and short-term processes for decision-making. Students will study the in-depth understanding of accounting procedures, investment ratios, and other accounting knowledge to be able to establish accounting procedures for organizations and corporations.
CREDIT: 1
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Approval of the instructor needed as an elective.
Forth Credit will come from one of the two options:
Forth Credit will come from one of the two options:
Academy of Finance Internship – 170483
Academy of Finance Internship – 170483
During this year-long course, the students will develop managerial and technical skills for business support operations through applied learning. Problem-solving skill development is incorporated throughout the course to meet the recommendations made through Maryland Skills for Success. Additionally, students will use the features of MS Project to develop the basic competencies (complete/develop plans, assign resources to tasks, track progress, manage budgets, and analyze workloads) needed to successfully pursue a program of study in Project Management at a post-secondary school. Upon successful completion of the course, the students may be eligible to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.
CREDIT: 1
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Advanced Microsoft Office Specialist Training
Financial Planning/Financial Services – 170463
Financial Planning/Financial Services – 170463
The students will develop advanced skills using Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe InDesign software applications. Students will be expected to think analytically, manipulate information, and use the computer as a productivity tool through integrated application programs. Upon successful completion of the four pathway courses, the students may be eligible to sit for one or more industry certifications.
CREDIT: 1
GRADE: 11
PREREQUISITE: Principles of Business, Administration, and Management
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