Economics and Personal Finance

SCED Code: 19262

Virginia Extended Description: I

Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Duration: 36 Weeks

Prerequisite: None

OSHA Compliance Required?: No

CTSO: FBLA

Students learn how economies and markets operate and how the U.S. economy is interconnected with the global economy. Additionally, students learn how to navigate financial decision making and to make informed decisions relating to career exploration, budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, spending, financing postsecondary education, taxes, saving and investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, and living independently. Students also learn the importance of investing in themselves to gain valuable knowledge and skills. Development of financial literacy skills and an understanding of economic principles will provide the basis for responsible citizenship, more effective participation in the workforce, and career success. The course incorporates all economics and financial literacy objectives included in the Code of Virginia §22.1-200-03B.

Notes

As enacted by the General Assembly of 2011 and prescribed by the Board of Education, beginning with students who enter the ninth-grade class for the first time in 2011-2012 and beyond, all students shall earn one (1) standard credit in Economics and Personal Finance. All the Economics and Personal Finance Standards of Learning to meet that graduation requirement for the Standard and Advanced Studies diplomas are included in the instruction of this course.

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Pathway	Occupation
Administrative Support	Administrative Assistant Computer Operator Customer Service Representative Executive Assistant Librarian Library Assistant Office Manager Order Processor Project Manager
Business Information Management	Budget Analyst Cost Analyst Financial Analyst Office Manager Project Manager
General Management	Administrative Assistant Credit Manager Entrepreneur Executive Assistant Financial Manager Human Resources Manager Office Manager Project Manager
Human Resources Management	Compensation and Benefits Manager EEO Specialist Human Resources Manager Occupational Analyst Office Manager Project Manager

Pathway	Occupation
Accounting	Accountant Accounting Clerk Controller Cost Analyst Personal Financial Advisor Revenue Agent
Banking Services	Branch Manager Compliance Officer Credit Analyst Debt Counselor Financial Manager Loan Officer Personal Financial Advisor Teller
Business Finance	Accountant Controller Cost Analyst Economist Financial Analyst Project Manager
Insurance	Claims Adjuster Claims Examiner Compliance Officer Insurance Appraiser Insurance Processing Clerk Insurance Sales Agent Risk and Insurance Manager
Securities and Investments	Financial Analyst Personal Financial Advisor Securities and Commodities Sales Agent Tax Preparer

Pathway	Occupation
Foreign Service	Diplomatic Courier Foreign Service Worker Interpreter/Translator
Governance	Legislative Aide Legislator Lobbyist
National Security	Combat Specialty Officer Military Enlisted Personnel Military Intelligence Specialist Military Officer Special Forces Personnel
Planning	Actuarial Analyst Economic Development Coordinator Economist Interviewer Urban and Regional Planner
Public Management and Administration	Court Clerk Eligibility Specialist Government Accountant/Auditor Mail Carrier Postal Service Clerk Postmaster/Mail Superintendent
Regulation	Aviation Inspector Compliance Officer Environmental Compliance Inspector Financial Analyst Financial Manager Private Detective, Investigator Privacy Compliance Manager Transit Vehicle Inspector
Revenue and Taxation	Compliance Officer Financial Analyst Financial Manager Real Estate Appraiser Revenue Agent

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Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36 week courses)

Career Clusters

Business Management and Administration

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