FinTech Financial Technology
The Financial Technology (FinTech) program is designed to provide students with an understanding of how technology works, an introduction to applications in financial services, and an added entrepreneurship component through hands-on problem-solving experiences that can be useful in FinTech applications and innovation. Students have the opportunity to gain Industry Certifications in CompTIA’s Tech+, Intuit QuickBooks, Professional Bookkeeping, Project Management, as well as Entrepreneurship and Small Business.
Advanced Information Technology
In this 1st level honors level course students will gain fundamental knowledge and experience in computer technology that is required for today’s business and academic environments. With the development of basic computer science knowledge and understanding, this course prepares students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society. Advanced Information Technology includes industry-driven standards that allow student exploration of computers and their networks, as well as other emergent technology, hardware/software installation and functionality, web development practices, and the benefits and risks of using computers both locally and globally. . In addition, students will have the opportunity to gain industry certification in CompTIA’s Tech+.
Accounting Applications 1
This course emphasizes double-entry accounting; methods and principles of recording business transactions; the preparation of various documents used in recording income, expenses, acquisition of assets, incurrence of liabilities, and changes in equity; and the preparation of financial statements. The use of computers and appropriate software is required.
Business and Entrepreneurial Procedures
This course is designed to provide an introduction to business organization, management, and entrepreneurial principles. Topics include communication skills, various forms of business ownership and organizational structures, supervisory/management skills, leadership skills, human resources management activities, business ethics, and cultural diversity. Emphasis is placed on job readiness and career development. The use of computers is an integral part of this program.
Business Analysis
This course is designed to provide a higher level of understanding of business systems, accounting concepts, working with financial information, data analysis skills, managing business information with appropriate software, requirements analysis of information systems, data modeling, and database management.
For more information
Contact the CHS Career Academy Program Specialist, Ms. Lynda Kelly at [email protected]