Financial Services &
Risk Management

Description
Unless a business makes a profit it will fail. Therefore all managers must be aware of the financial health of an organization. The financial health of an organization is also a major guide to management's actions.

Students preparing for careers in financial services will function in a knowledge services profession. They will acquire the necessary skills to analyze data, turn information into knowledge and share forecasting with management.

Financial services areas of concentration include accounting, commercial banking, corporate finance, financial planning, insurance, investment banking, money management, real estate, and risk management.

Possible Careers
Financial, Accountant, Tax Accountant, Teller, Agent Broker, Claims Adjuster, Examiners/Investigators

Skills Learned

Required Prerequisites
Algebra I or equivalent (grade C or better)

Helpful Background
Keyboarding, general business classes

For more information contact your guidance counselor or the following instructors at your local career center!

Teacher - Pioneer Career & Technology Center

Information For Current Students in the Financial Services Program