Arts, Business, and Communications: Finance Pathway
Pathway Summary:
Careers in services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management, including data science
Pathway Courses:
- Level 1: Introduction to Business & Communications
- Level 2: Advanced Business Communications
- Level 3: Accounting 1 and Personal Finance
- Level 4: Accounting 2 and Advanced Personal Finance & Investments
See Program of Study and Career Pathways for Other Recommended Electives and Virtual Courses recommended for this pathway.
AP and Dual Enrollment (ECE) Credit Opportunities:
AP 2D Art and Design, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP European History, AP Physics (algebra-based), AP Psychology, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Statistics, AP United States Government & Politics, AP United States History, AP World History, UConn ECE Music Theory 1 and 2, UConn ECE Music Appreciation, UConn ECE Physics 1201Q, UConn ECE Physics 1202, UConn ECE French 5, UConn ECE Spanish 5, UConn Seminar in Writing through Literature
Certificate Opportunities:
Students enrolled this pathway may complete exams to become certified in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Recommended Clubs & Organizations:
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
- Math Team
- High School Bowl
Key Business and Industry Partners:
- Essex Asset Advisors
- Key Bank
- Edward Jones
- Webster Bank
Future Careers:
HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after Bachelors degree: Actuaries, Financial Managers, Accountants and Auditors, Budget Analysts, Credit Analysts, Financial Analysts, Loan Officers, Personal Financial Advisors, Insurance Underwriters
HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after Certificate: Insurance Appraisers (Auto Damage)
HIGH-WAGE, HIGH-SKILL, HIGH-DEMAND CAREERS after high school: Claims Adjusters, Examiners and Investigators; Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks; Tax Preparers; Insurance Sales Agents
COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHS | ||
Industry Certifications | Associate's Degrees | Bachelor's Degrees |
Accounting Assistant: 15-30 credits Accounting Technician: 22 credits Accounting: 24 credits Business Skills: 30 credits Business Administration: 19 credits Bookkeeping: 19 credits Data Science: 19 credits
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Accounting Business Finance Supply Chain & Logistics Management
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Accounting Economics Finance Business Data Analytics Management Supply Chain Management Actuarial Sciences Mathematics |