Business, Marketing & Finance

Building Skills & Opening Doors

If your child is curious about how businesses work, enjoys working with numbers, or dreams of becoming a leader, this career cluster offers a variety of opportunities to explore. They’ll build practical skills in business, marketing, finance, communication, and leadership while gaining real-world experience and preparing for industry-recognized certifications.1 These versatile skills can open doors to careers in nearly every industry — or even help your child pursue a business of their own.

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Which pathways are offered?

Accounting & Financial Services—This pathway gives your child a foundation in accounting and financial services. They’ll explore financial records, statements, auditing, and financial decision-making while building skills for a variety of careers in the financial industry.

Entrepreneurship—If your child has big ideas and a creative spirit, this pathway helps them explore what it takes to start and run a business. They’ll learn how to bring a vision to life — handling everything from marketing to managing day-to-day operations.

What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?2

Career opportunities in this field include:

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Benefits specialist
  • Bill and account collector
  • Business consultant
  • Customer service representative
  • Financial analyst
  • Franchisee
  • Small business owner
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1Many Microsoft®️ Office certificates can be earned after completing one course. Other certificates require more classes to ensure students are better prepared, and students who participate in the program for at least two years will receive further preparation for certification testing.
2Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications after a student graduates from high school.