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Academy of Business & Finance
Acadiana High School


Banking and Credit    Grade 11-12
946504        Credit: .5
This one semester course presents a survey of the principles and practices of banking and credit in the United States.  The students learn about the major functions of banks and other depository institutions, in-house operations and procedures, central banking through the Federal Reserve System and modern trends in the banking industry.  The credit component provides an overview of credit functions and operations including credit risk evaluation, loan creation and debt collection.  This course culminates in the Fed Challenge project.

Financial Planning    Grade 11-12
946554        Credit: .5
This is a one semester course that introduces students to the financial planning process and the components of a comprehensive financial plan.  Students learn how to prepare a financial plan that includes saving, investing, borrowing, risk management (insurance), and retirement and estate planning.

International Finance    Grade 11-12
946604        Credit: .5
This one semester course explores major components of the international financial system. Included are the study of foreign trade, international monetary systems, foreign exchange rates and markets, international financial markets, international banking, and the multinational corporation.

Insurance        Grade 11-12
946654        Credit: .5
This is a one-semester course that introduces students to various elements of the insurance industry, including insurance needs and products for businesses and individuals.  Students learn about insurance sales, rate-setting, insurance and financial planning, insurance regulations, and careers in the industry.  It is often combined with the Securities course.

Career Academy Summer Internship Program
Grade (summer between 11th and 12th grade)
946704        Credit: 1
This program is an exploratory internship experience, which provides and opportunity for students to work in a business environment.  Emphasis will be placed on developing interpersonal skills, work ethics, and relevant skills of the workplace and an understanding of the selected career field of study.  Prerequisite:  Students must meet all qualifications set forth in the academy guidelines to take part in this program.

Other Courses in the Academy of Business and Finance

Principles of Business     Grades:  9-12
944104        Credit:  1
See course description on page 36.

Introduction to Business Computer Applications
        Grades:  9-12
944194        Credit:  1
See course description on page 37.

Accounting I     Grades:  11-12
944454        Credit:  1
See course description on page 37.

Accounting II     Grades:  11-12
944504        Credit:  1
See course description on page 37.
OR
Financial Math    Grades:  11-12
944704        Credit:  1
See course description on page 38.

Computer Multimedia Presentations    Grades:  11-12
944184        Credit:  .5
See course description on page 36.

Business Law    Grades:  11-12
944554        Credit:  .5
See course description on page 38.