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Business Finance Career Pathway

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Is your student a math whiz? Intrigued by money management and investment strategies? Then they might enjoy a career in business finance!

Finance is a diverse field. Some finance professionals work as financial analysts making recommendations about buying and selling stocks and bonds or raising capital for businesses as investment bankers. Others work directly with consumers as financial planners, helping families save for college tuition and prepare for retirement. Still, others work for banks or credit card companies, evaluating and approving loan and credit card applications.

The Stride Career Prep* Business Finance Pathway is designed to help students prepare for a career in finance. Membership in Business Professionals of America (BPA), the leading career and technical student organization (CTSO), is included in our tuition-free program for students pursuing careers in business. BPA's Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP) allows students to develop and demonstrate their business and problem-solving skills at regional, state, and national conferences, including specific competitions dedicated to finance. BPA also offers students the ability to assume leadership positions and compete for scholarships.


Gain real-world skills through project-based learning.

Stride Career Prep has implemented project-based learning (PBL) for a number of courses in this pathway. PBL curriculum is designed to hone students' problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, and team collaboration skills. With PBL, there's little to memorize and repeat. Instead, students are given a real-life problem to solve and must work with a team to develop a creative solution.

Students who choose this pathway will prepare for a career in business finance by learning from our project-based learning curriculum, taking classes taught by experienced business professionals, and training in the Microsoft Office suite.**


Our Business Finance Curriculum in Detail

All our students take the core courses required for high school graduation in their state. The chart below shows the additional classes that Business Finance Pathway students take. You can see the rest of the curriculum by viewing the full course list.

 

CAREER EXPLORATION COURSES
These courses provide an opportunity for students to gain insight into potential careers.


CAREER FOUNDATION COURSES
These courses are building blocks that prepare students for more specialized pathway courses.

CAREER PREPARATION COURSES
These courses prepare students for industry-recognized certification exams.


OPTIONAL CAREER LEARNING COURSES
While not required, these courses provide an opportunity for students to gain knowledge and skills that are useful in their chosen careers.

Business and Marketing Explorations

Intro to Business Information Management

Business Information Management: Data Essentials

Summit Personal Finance

Accounting 1

Accounting 2

Introduction to Business Law

Business Law: Legal Aspects of Business

Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance 1†

Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance 2†

CAREER EXPLORATION COURSES
These courses provide an opportunity for students to gain insight into potential careers.

Business & Marketing Explorations

Intro to Business Information Management

Business Information Management: Data Essentials

CAREER FOUNDATION COURSES
These courses are building blocks that prepare students for more specialized pathway courses.

Summit Personal Finance

CAREER PREPARATION COURSES
These courses prepare students for industry-recognized certification exams.

Accounting 1  

Accounting 2

OPERATIONAL CAREER LEARNING COURSES
While not required, these courses provide an opportunity for students to gain knowledge and skills that are useful in their chosen careers.

Introduction to Business Law

Business Law: Legal Aspects of Business

Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance 1†

Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance 2†

Note: Pathway courses are subject to change.

†New in fall 2022


Get credentialed.

In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications provide a credible, third-party assessment of a student's skills and knowledge of a given subject. The Administrative Support Pathway curriculum prepares students to take these industry-recognized certification exams:**

CAREER SKILLS CERTIFICATIONS
These baseline certifications indicate students have mastered domain-specific, entry-level job skills.

NOCTI Accounting Basic

NOCTI Accounting Advanced

NOCTI Financial and Managerial Accounting

A*S*K Finance

CAREER SKILLS CERTIFICATIONS
These baseline certifications indicate students have mastered domain-specific, entry-level job skills.

NOCTI Accounting Basic

NOCTI Accounting Advanced

NOCTI Financial and Managerial Accounting

A*S*K Finance


Get ahead of the competition.

We encourage students to jumpstart the job search by helping them create a professional résumé, cover letter, and profile on Tallo, the leading professional networking platform for Gen Z. Plus, they connect virtually to working business professionals and entrepreneurs through Nepris.***


Find a school near you that offers business finance.

Stride Career Prep programs with the Business Finance pathway are available at tuition-free Stride K12-powered, public online schools in the following states:

ARKANSAS

Arkansas Virtual Academy

CALIFORNIA

California Virtual Academies

iQ Academy of California

INDIANA

Indiana Digital Learning School

Indiana Gateway Digital Academy

MINNESOTA

Minnesota Virtual Academy

MISSOURI

Missouri Virtual Academy

PENNSYLVANIA

Insight School of Pennsylvania

Stride Career Prep at Agora Cyber Charter School

TEXAS

Texas Virtual Academy At
Hallsville

WASHINGTON

Insight School of Washington

WISCONSIN

Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin

WYOMING

Wyoming Virtual Academy

Don't see your state?  Check out the tuition-based option here in the Business Finance Pathway. There are also tuition-free options in related fields like General Management Pathway!

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  • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
  • Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
  • Financial Analyst
  • Accountant
  • Financial Clerk

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Bookkeepers use bookkeeping software, spreadsheets, and databases to record financial transactions, including all payments made and revenue received. They produce reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, which are reviewed and certified by an accountant. Accounting clerks do similar tasks but typically work for a larger accounting firm specializing in a particular area. Auditing clerks assist auditors in ensuring that financial transaction records are accurate and correctly classified.

2021 Median Salary
$45,560

Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020–2030
Declining

Typical Entry-Level Education
Some college

This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on July 1, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks.htm.

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Compensation specialists research compensation trends to advise management of appropriate compensation ranges for each position; they also ensure that the organization's pay practices comply with federal and state laws and regulations, such as workers' compensation, minimum wage, overtime, and equal pay laws. Benefits specialists administer the organization's benefits programs, including retirement plans, leave policies, wellness programs, and health and other insurance policies, and conduct research to make recommendations regarding benefit levels, providers, and options. Job analysis specialists, also known as position classifiers, work with managers to develop job descriptions and determine the appropriate level and salary range. In small organizations, one person might take on all three roles, advising on employee compensation, benefits, and position classifications, working under the oversight of the human resources director.

2021 Median Salary
$64,120

Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020–2030
Average

Typical Entry-Level Education
Bachelor's degree

This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on July 1, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit  bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/compensation-benefits-and-job-analysis-specialists.htm.

Financial Analyst

Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments. They also make predictions about future performance by evaluating companies' or bond issuers' past financial performance, industry trends, and the likely impact of current business decisions.

2021 Median Salary
$81,410

Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020–2030
Average

Typical Entry-Level Education
Bachelor's degree

This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on July 1, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm.

Accountant

Many accountants are self-employed; others work for accounting firms or government entities or as an employer's in-house accountant. Accountants prepare and certify the accuracy of financial statements, including clients' or employers' balance sheets and income statements, as well as companies' and individuals' tax filings. Accountants can also advise clients regarding how to legally limit their tax liability. Many accountants are Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Publicly traded companies are required to have CPAs sign documents they submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including annual and quarterly reports. Some accountants are forensic accountants who specialize in uncovering financial crimes and fraud. Others specialize in auditing or examining an organization's records to identify fraud, waste, and abuse.

2021 Median Salary
$77,250

Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020–2030
Average

Typical Entry-Level Education
Bachelor's degree; CPAs must also pass an exam

This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on July 1,  2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit >bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm.

Financial Clerk

Financial clerks process financial transactions, calculate bills and charges, and update and maintain financial records. Their duties vary widely, depending on the industry in which they are employed. Those in the banking industry, for example, might interview loan applicants, perform credit checks, and gather necessary loan paperwork. Those working for utility companies, on the other hand, may focus on preparing and sending bills to customers. Those in the insurance industry process insurance applications and policy cancellations or changes.

2021 Median Salary
$44,760

Expected Job Growth Rate for 2020–2030
Declining

Typical Entry-Level Education
High school diploma or GED; accounting classes are helpful

This data reflects the information available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on July 1, 2022. To learn more about this occupation, visit bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/financial-clerks.htm.

FAQs

Can you get a job in finance without a college degree?

Yes. Many companies in many different industries hire financial clerks without a college degree.

Financial clerks typically assist customers and process financial transactions, calculate bills and charges, and update and maintain financial records. Their duties vary widely, depending on their industry. Those in banking, for example, might interview loan applicants, perform credit checks, and gather necessary loan paperwork. Those working for utility companies may focus on preparing and sending bills to customers. Those in insurance process insurance applications and policy cancellations or changes.

The Business Finance Pathway is excellent preparation for a career as a financial clerk, as students get a solid foundation in accounting and the Microsoft Office suite. The latter is especially useful given how frequently most financial clerks use Excel. That's why we prepare students to take the A*S*K Finance certification exam, as well as Microsoft Office certification exams.**

How can my student prepare for a job in finance while still in high school? What classes should they take?

Students can take classes in personal finance, accounting, and other business subjects in high school. They can also prepare for relevant industry certification exams like the A*S*K Finance certification exam. Outside of class, one of the best things to do is volunteer to serve as the treasurer of a student organization. They can also join any student organizations dedicated to finance and, if possible, enter finance-related case competitions.

The Business Finance Pathway is designed to help students prepare for a career in finance. They'll take two semesters of accounting, two semesters in the Microsoft Office Suite, and certification exam prep for the A*S*K Finance certification exam, as well as Microsoft Office certification exams.† Membership in Business Professionals of America (BPA), the leading career and technical student organization (CTSO) for students pursuing careers in business, is included in our tuition-free program.* BPA's Workplace Skills Assessment Program (WSAP) allows students to develop and demonstrate their business and problem-solving skills at regional, state, and national conferences, including specific competitions dedicated to finance. BPA also offers students the ability to assume leadership positions and compete for scholarships.

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