Finance
The Finance career cluster prepares learners for careers in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management. Career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy and require specific skills in organization, time management, customer service, and communication.
Additional Information
The finance and insurance industry is projected to increase by 10 percent by 2026. Globalization, a growing economy, and a complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to continue to lead to strong demand for accountants and auditors. Employment in credit intermediation and related activities, an industry that includes banks, is projected to grow by about three percent. Almost six percent of the total working US population is working in finance, real-estate, and insurance.
Programs of Study
- Level 1: Introduction to Business & Marketing
- Level 2: Accounting I
- Level 3: Accounting II
- Level 4: Financial Planning -or- Statistics1 –or- AP Statistics
1Statewide dual credit opportunity exists for this course
- Level 1: Introduction to Business & Marketing
- Level 2: Accounting I
- Level 3: Banking and Finance
- Level 4: Financial Planning -or-Statics
- Personal Finance (C29H11) is a course required for graduation but does not count toward concentrator status in a program of study.
- Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum (C25H16) may substitute for the Level 4 offering in all programs of study.
- Cambridge courses are supplemental courses which can be offered in addition to courses within the career cluster but do not count toward concentrator status
Resources
- ACT Resources for Business Administration, Marketing, & Finance
- Data Session: Concentrators, ACT, and Postsecondary for Business, Finance, and Marketing
- Finance Equipment List
- Finance Program of Study Justifications
- Finance Resource Lists
- Industry Credentials
- Program of Study Marketing Materials