CTE- Business, Marketing, and Finance
The Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster for high school CTE students focuses on careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.
Accounting and Financial Services
The Accounting and Financial Services program of study teaches CTE learners how to examine, analyze, and interpret financial records. Through this program of study, students learn the skills necessary to perform financial services, prepare financial statements, interpret accounting records, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. The Accounting and Financial Services program of study also introduces students to mathematical modeling tools.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Accounting and Financial Services
- Participate in Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, or DECA
- Intern with a local accounting firm
- Earn Microsoft Office certifications
High School CTE Accounting and Financial Services Certifications
- Accounting - Basic
- Accounting Foundations
- Certified Insurance Service Representative
- Intuit QuickBooks Certified User
- MB-920: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals Finance and Operations Apps
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Access Expert (Access and Access 2019) Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel Expert (Excel and Excel 2019)
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling Certification: Advanced
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling Certification: Basic
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling Certification: Volunteer for Elderly
Accounting and Financial Services Salary Information
Accounting and Financial Services Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Accountants and Auditors | $71,469 |
Loan Officers | $68,598 |
Personal Financial Advisors | $86,965 |
Administrative service Managers | $96,138 |
Insurance Underwriters | $66,206 |
Business Management
The Business Management program of study teaches CTE learners how to plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative services and operations of an organization. Through this program of study, students will learn the skills necessary to formulate policies, manage daily operations, and allocate the use of materials and human resources. This program of study will also introduce students to mathematical modeling tools and organizational evaluation methods.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Business Management
- Participate in Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, or DECA
- Intern with a local business or chamber of commerce
High School CTE Business Management Certifications
- Administrative Assisting
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- General Management
- MB-920: Microsoft Dynamics 365 FundamentalsFinance and Operations Apps
- Microsoft Office Specialist 2016 Master
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Access Expert (Access 2019)
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel Expert (Excel 2019)
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word Expert (Word 2019)
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Ready
Business Managment Salary Information
Business Management Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Administrative Service Managers | $96,138 |
Management Analysts | $87,651 |
General and Operations Managers | $107,640 |
Supervisors of Administrative Support Works | $57,616 |
Entrepreneurship
The high school Entrepreneurship program of study teaches CTE learners how to plan, direct, and coordinate the management and operations of public or private sector organizations. Through this program of study, students learn the skills necessary to formulate policies, manage daily operations, analyze management structures, and plan for the use of materials and human resources.
Work-Based and Expanded-Learning Opportunities in Entrepreneurship
- Participate in Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, or DECA
- Intern with a local management consulting firm
Entrepreneurship Certifications
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- Facebook Digital Marketing Associate Certification
Entrepreneurship Salary Information
Entrepreneurship Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
General and Operations Managers | $107,640 |
Management Analysts | $87,651 |
Managers, All Others | $113,110 |
Marketing and Sales
The high school Marketing and Sales program of study teaches CTE learners to collect information to determine potential sales of a product or service and/or create a marketing campaign to market or distribute goods and services. Through this program of study, students learn the skills necessary to understand and apply data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits.
H3: Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Marketing and Sales
- Participate in Business Professionals of America, Future Business Leaders of America, or DECA
- Intern with a local marketing firm
- Shadow a real estate agent
- Operate a school store on campus
High School CTE Marketing and Sales Certifications
- Business of Retail: Certified Specialist
- Certified Insurance Service Representative
- Customer Service and Sales: Certified Specialist
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- Facebook Digital Marketing Associate Certification
- Real Estate Sales Agent License
- Retail Merchandising - Job Ready
- Student Social Media Marketing Certification
Marketing and Sales Salary Information
Marketing and Sales Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Marketing Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $70,346 |
Insurance Sales Agent | $43,181 |
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $72,550 |
Wholesale and Retail Buyers | $51,106 |
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