Career Cluster Spotlight FinanceFinancial Planning combines the skill sets of financial managers with that of a more relationship-oriented individual. They typically work with clients either in daily, one time transactions at the bank or as lifelong, trusted confidants who fully manage their client's wealth. These are professional people whose expertise and knowledge is valued by those they serve, whether it's to make a deposit, recommend a life insurance policy, or manage a retirement fund. People who enter the pathway of Business Finance are process-oriented. They like to see numbers add up and enjoy problem-solving as a result. From entry level billing clerks to CFOs of major corporations, everyone in this cluster enjoys math and most likely is skilled with computers and accounting software as well.
10 Fastest-Growing Finance Professions
Majors for Finance ClustersAccounting
Banking Services
Business Finance
Insurance
Securities and Investments
Finance Cluster - Course Standards
10 Fastest-Growing Finance Professions
- Customer Service Representative
- Loan Clerk and Credit Authorizer
- Credit Manager
- Financial Manager
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Bank Teller
- Insurance Underwriter
- Inspector and Compliance Officer
- Stockbroker
Majors for Finance ClustersAccounting
Banking Services
Business Finance
Insurance
Securities and Investments
Finance Cluster - Course Standards
- Accounting 1
Standards (26 KB PDF)
Student Profile (26 KB PDF) - Accounting 2
Standards (26 KB PDF)
Student Profile (26 KB PDF) - Banking Services
Standards (62 KB PDF)
Student Profile (41 KB PDF) - Business Finance
Standards (29 KB PDF)
Student Profile (31 KB PDF)
- Financial Literacy
Standards (25 KB PDF)
Student Profile (23 KB) - Financial Math
Standards (29 KB PDF)
Student Profile (25 KB) - Insurance
Standards (35 KB PDF)
Student Profile (33 KB PDF) - Securities and Investments
Standards (30 KB PDF)
Student Profile (29 KB PDF) - Finance, work-based credit
Implementation Guide (722 KB PDF