Career & Financial Management

Welcome to Career & Financial Management!

Description:  The half-year course introduces students to the world of Business.  We will explore four key areas (below) which will provide students with a better understanding of the basic components of a Business and how they, as individuals, play a vital role in our economy.  Guest speakers from a variety of Business avenues will share their career experiences.  Students will also take part in the Stock Market Game, in which they will learn to buy and trade stocks in a simulated atmosphere, while competing with other students across New York State.

Main Content Areas:

  • Economics of Business
  • Basic Business Structures
  • Careers Exploration
  • Personal Finance
  • The Stock Market

  The skills and methods used to teach this class supports all instructional areas, the NYS Learning Standards for Career Development and Occupational Studies, and the SCANS skills.