Academy of Finance

Course description:

(Member of the National Academy Foundation)

The Academy of Finance is an academic and internship program designed for students interested in career opportunities within the business and financial services industries. The Academy is a “school-within-a-school” model that includes rigorous course work, a paid summer internship, and college articulation opportunities for students who aspire to enter the world of business or finance as financial analysts, accountants, insurance brokers, financial planners, mutual funds assistants and other related positions. The AOF program is designed as a two-year program but students may opt to spread it out over a three-year period beginning their sophomore year by taking Accounting 1 and/or Banking and Credit.

Successful completion of the Academy of Finance program fulfills the Economics graduation requirement.

 

Students must take all five AOF courses to complete the program:

• Banking and Credit
• Financial Planning
• Securities and Insurances
• Global Business
• Accounting 1
• Internship

• Registration for the AOF program is required through the CTE Office.
• No registration or pre-requisite is necessary for those taking these courses as electives.

Students must take all five AOF courses to complete the program.

Application Criteria:
* A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
* Academic record demonstrating average grades or better
* Good Attendance
* Completion of application by due date
* Commitment to two-year program
* Parent/Guardian approval and signature for entering the program