Business and Finance Professional Technical Education
Program
What is this program?
 The Business and Finance
Professional Technical Education Program is a unique, two-year
program designed to prepare college or career bound students for
a variety of careers in the business field.
The Business and Finance Professional Technical Education
Program is a nationally approved and
recognized academic program that operates under the umbrella of
the National Academy Foundation (NAF). BFA students follow a
curriculum that intensively addresses business principles that
provides them with a comprehensive picture of career options
available within the industry.
BPA (Business Professionals of America) is an integral part of this
program, and being a member is
required for all Business and Finance students.
Who May Qualify?
A student interested in exploring the career opportunities in the
field of business and finance may qualify to enter if he or she:
- Has taken Computer Applications.
- Attends all end-of-month meetings.
- Completes one paid Internship.
- Applies for one or more scholarships.
- Purchases one or more dual-enrollment credits through CSI.
 This
program is designed for students interested in design graphics,
financial services, banking and credit, the world of finance,
financial planning, economics, securities and insurance.
If you enjoy solving problems, working as a team member in a
fast-paced
job, working with people, can communicate and produce
multi-media programs, then this program is for you.
Course Description
This program includes courses for students who are interested
in the field of business and/or finance. Benefits to students of
this program include:
- Participation in paid internships.
- Participation in monthly business meetings.
- Being an employee in the Student Store.
- Participation in a national conference.
- Being prepared for the business workforce.
Course Offerings
To see a sample scope and sequence of the Business and Finance
Professional Technical Education Program, click
here.
Prerequisite:
Computer Applications
Academy Courses:
Business Computer Applications
Accounting A and B
Desktop Publishing
Economics
Financial Planning
Business Management
Technical Writing
Internship
Career Opportunities
- Bank Manager
- Accountant
- Desktop Publisher
- Financial Manger
- Bookkeeper
- Credit Clerk
- Loan Specialist
- Payroll Clerk
- Computer Operator
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