ACADEMY OF FINANCE

The Academy of Finance Program offers options students who intend on going on to further their education in a two year or four year college as well as students who plan to enter directly into the workforce.

Most financial careers providing for job advancement require post-high school studies and even post-secondary studies. While many clerk positions are entry-level and require no more than a high school diploma, a higher level of education is usually favored. In many cases, more extensive education is required. Additionally, most employers prefer workers who are computer-literate.

Careers requiring a four-year college degree after the completion of the Academy of Finance program include:

• Actuary
• Accounts Payable Adjuster
• Bond/Money Market Trader
• Budget Officer/Specialist
• Business Manager
• Central Loan Supervisor
• Computer Systems Analyst
• Credit Analyst
• Economist
• FBI Specialist
• Financial Planner
• Financial Specialist
• International Banking Officer
• Insurance Agent
• Loan Officer
• Mortgage Officer
• Personnel Director
• Public Relations Director
• Securities/Commodities/Services Representative
• Stock Analyst
• Stock Broker
• Tax Consultant
• US Secret Service Specialist

Careers requiring additional coursework AFTER a four year degree include:

• Accountant (CPA)
• Auditor
• Business Lawyer
• Certified Financial Analyst
• Certified Financial Officer
• Corporate Banking Executive
• Financial Analyst
• International Banking Officer
• Investment Banker
• Trust Operations Officer

Careers that require students to continue their training at a two college or technical school include:

• Bank Services Representative
• Bank Teller
• Brokerage Cashier
• Business Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Purchasing Agent
• Real Estate Agent

Careers that allow students to enter directly into the workforce upon completion of the program include:

• Accounting Clerk
• Administrative Assistant
• Bill and Account Collector
• Bookkeeping Clerk
• Customer Service Representative
• Data Entry Operator
• Insurance Processor
• Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk
• Receptionist
• Records Clerk
• Sales Associate

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