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Example Of Academy Of Finance Four Year Educational Plan
Academy Requirements
Cumulative Grade Point Requirements
Advanced Course Requirements
General High School Requirements
Recommended Student Organizations
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Principles Of Finance/Applied Finance – 170443
Principles Of Accounting 1/Managerial Accounting – 170473
Economics of Business – 170453
Financial Planning/Financial Services – 170463
Academy Of Finance Internship – 170483
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ACADEMY OF FINANCE
ACADEMY OF FINANCE
The Academy of Finance is offered at all three high schools. The Academy of Finance offers courses in finance to give students extraordinary knowledge and skills as well as career exploration in numerous financial pathways. The academy's curriculum includes dedicated classes founded upon the application of content, integrated technologies, and extra-curricular programs. Admission to the program is interest-based. Students should speak with their school counselors about registering for Academy of Finance coursework.
Courses highlighted in blue indicate Academy requirements.
ACADEMY REQUIREMENTS:
ACADEMY REQUIREMENTS:
Students must complete the required shaded courses for the Academy of Finance. Upon the approval of the Academy Supervisor, elective courses may be substituted with a CSM course of equal content and status.
CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT REQUIREMENTS:
CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT REQUIREMENTS:
Students must maintain at least 3.0 cumulative grade point average in academy coursework (on a 4.0 scale) to graduate with Academy distinction.
GENERAL HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS:
GENERAL HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS:
Students must complete applicable state assessments, fulfill student service-learning requirements, and meet the University Completer Sequence requirements.
RECOMMENDED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:
RECOMMENDED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:
Students are encouraged to become members of the Future Business Leaders of America. Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) is the oldest and largest national organization for students preparing for careers in business-related fields. FBLA-PBL provides students with “real-world” professional experiences for college and career success.
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.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Participation in Academy of Finance or approval of the instructor.
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.
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
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Participation in Academy of Finance or approval of the instructor.
FINANCIAL PLANNING/FINANCIAL SERVICES – 170463
FINANCIAL PLANNING/FINANCIAL SERVICES – 170463
This yearlong course provides students with an overview of the job of a financial planner. Students learn to consider how all aspects of financial planning might affect a potential client and about the importance of financial planning to help people reach their life goals. The course includes lessons on saving, borrowing, credit insurance, and investments. Students also examine careers in financial planning. During the second semester students study financial services. Students receive an overview of banks and other financial service companies. Students are introduced to the origins of money and banking and examine the early history of banking in the United States. Students study the financial services industry and the types of companies within the industry. Students learn about the services offered by such companies and analyze the ways in which these companies earn profits. Finally, students examine careers in financial services.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Participation in Academy of Finance
ACADEMY OF FINANCE INTERNSHIP – 170483
ACADEMY OF FINANCE INTERNSHIP – 170483
Students bridge the gap between the classroom and the workforce through a first-hand internship experience in the financial world. Students will prepare resumes and be interviewed for positions in banks, brokerage houses, accounting firms, and other business opportunities. The internship occurs between the summer of grades 11 and 12 and requires 100 hours of work and a research presentation component.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Participation in Academy of Finance or approval of the instructor.
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