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Finance

Securities and Investments

Finance programs include courses that combine the skill set of financial managers with that of a more relationship-oriented
individual. From entry level billing clerks to CFOs of major corporations, everyone in this pathway enjoys math and most likely is
skilled with computers and accounting software.

This course develops an understanding of legal rights and This course is designed to prepare students to make intelligent
responsibilities in personal and business law with applications investment decisions based on their personal financial needs
applied to everyday roles as consumers, citizens, and workers. The (or on the needs of a business). Students will do the following:
student will have an understanding of the American legal system, describe and abide by laws and regulations in order to manage
courts/court procedures, criminal justice systems, torts, the civil business operations and transactions in the securities industry;
justice system, oral and written contracts, sales contracts and access, process, maintain, evaluate, and disseminate information
warranties, consumer protection, social responsibility, and ethics. to assist in making decisions common to the securities industry;
and monitor, plan, and control day-to-day securities organization
activities to ensure continued business functions. Topics
include the analysis of stocks, dividends, hedge funds, venture
capital, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, precious metals, gems,
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding collectibles, and futures/options markets.
of how corporations, organizations, and businesses handle
money. Concepts include the management of money, accounting
methodologies, investing strategies, and effective financial
management.
MicroBurst Employability SoftSkills

HS: Service sector jobs
2-yr: Legal Secretary, Court Reporter, Paralegal, Assistant in a Law
Office, Business Setting, or Court
4-yr: Lawyer, Human Resource Manager/Director, Judge, Insurance
Manager, Business Owner, Business Manager, Medical Professional,
Educational Administrator, Teacher

Do you like to work with data, and/or do you like to work with people?
Do you like to be a leader, a follower, or an initiator?
Do you like to take risks or play it safe?
Do you like to be part of a team?

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