The Introduction to Careers in Finance course provides the fundamentals of the financial services industry in the United States and explores the jobs and career opportunities that the industry offers.
Unit 1 introduces the financial services industry and the financial systems that operate in the US and internationally.
Unit 2 examines securities markets and investment companies, looks at how companies evaluate and mitigate risk, and discusses the valuation of stocks and bonds.
Unit 3 discusses the roles and responsibilities of corporate finance and accounting, analysis of financial statements, capital budgeting, and capital structure.
Unit 4 focuses on banking services, including how the industry is organized and regulated and how risks are managed.
Unit 5 looks at the insurance industry, including how it is organized and regulated, how it addresses risks, and the career opportunities it offers.
Introduction to Careers in Finance Course Requirements
Students will need access to the Internet to conduct research for the lesson assignments. They will also need a paper or electronic notebook to record their “Reflections” or “Notebook” responses from the lessons and their assignments.