Finance
Overview
The Finance program of study teaches students how to examine, analyze, and interpret financial records. Through this program of study, students will learn the skills necessary to perform financial services, prepare financial statements, interpret accounting records, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others.
Finance classroom at Westwood High School.
Academy Endorsement
Complete the prescribed 4 credit course sequence in one of the following Programs of Study in:
Business and Industry
Available Industry Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn Industry Based Certifications. These certifications help students stand out in interviews, help students gain confidence in a subject area, and give students valuable experience in preparing for the level of rigor required for industry certification exams they may face in the future.
Quickbooks Certified User (Intuit)
Students who enroll in Accounting I have the opportunity to earn this certification.
Courses in this Program of Study
I. Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance (1 credit)
II. Money Matters (1 credit)
III. Accounting (1 credit)
IV. Accounting II (1 credit) OR Practicum in Entrepreneurship (2 credits)
NOTE: Additional classes may be available at some campuses. Some courses require prerequisites. Contact your school counselor or review the Course Catalog for more information.
Cluster/Program of Study
Finance is offered at the following Round Rock ISD high schools:
Cedar Ridge
McNeil
Round Rock
Stony Point
Westwood
Examples of Finance Careers
Occupation | Education Level | *Texas Median Annual Earnings |
Accountants and Auditors | Bachelor’s Degree | $88,817 |
Personal Financial Advisor | Bachelor’s Degree | $118,389 |
Treasurers and Comptrollers | Bachelor’s Degree | $170,972 |
*Salary information compiled from the Texas Career Check online database.
Inside the classroom
