Business and Finance
The Tennessee Credit Union Academy of Business and Finance at Antioch High School (TTCU) is a team of students, families, staff members, and community partners that has a focus on student growth at every level.
TTCU provides students and families the support they need to enjoy success academically, socially, and emotionally. This ensures that our students have the tools and skills to think critically about their next step after graduating from AHS.
While our pathways may focus on Accounting, Banking and Finance, and Office Management, we also take great pride in our students achievement in their core content courses, elective based courses, athletic/club involvement, and so much more. TTCU students will have every opportunity to achieve dual credit and industry certification over their time with TTCU, leaving AHS with a great deal of experience and skills to make the best decision for their future.
We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of our students, families, staff members and community partners, and look forward to the next chapter for TTCU!
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The Tennessee Credit Union Academy of Business and Finance Pathways:
Accounting
Accounting Pathway
In this pathway, students will explore careers that record, classify, summarize, analyze, and communicate a business’s financial information and business transactions for use in management decision-making. Accounting includes such activities as bookkeeping, systems design, analysis, and interpretation of accounting information.
National Career Cluster Alignment
The Accounting Pathway is a part of the Finance career cluster. The Finance Cluster includes jobs that plan and manage finances and investments. Additionally, finance occupations provide services like banking, insurance, accounting, and financial management.
Pathway Courses
Level 1 Course: Introduction to Business & Marketing
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Introduction to Business and Marketing is an introductory course designed to give students an overview of the Business Management and Administration, Marketing, and Finance career clusters. The course helps students prepare for the growing complexities of the business world by examining basic principles of business, marketing, and finance in addition to exploring key aspects of leadership, ethical and social responsibilities, and careers. Students’ academic skills in communications, mathematics, and economics are reinforced with activities modeled in the context of business topics.
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Aligned Industry Credential: Microsoft Office Specialist - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Pass an exam in a specific Office program (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook) to earn a Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Being certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist demonstrates a student has the skills needed to get the most out of Office.
Level 2 Course: Accounting I
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Accounting I is an essential course for students who wish to pursue careers in business and finance, or for those who wish to develop important skillsets related to financial literacy. Whether students aspire to be future business owners or work in finance with other companies, accounting skills are fundamental to success and applicable in many different fields. In this course, proficient Accounting students develop skills to analyze business transactions, journalize, post, and prepare worksheets and financial statements and apply financial analysis to business processes. Additionally, students receive exposure to the ethical considerations that accounting professionals must face and the standards of practice governing their work, such as the GAAP (generally accepted accounting procedures) standards. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared to apply their accounting skills in more advanced Business and Finance courses, and ultimately pursue postsecondary training.
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Aligned Industry Credential: Microsoft Office Specialist - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Pass an exam in a specific Office program (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook) to earn a Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Being certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist demonstrates a student has the skills needed to get the most out of Office.
Level 3 Course: Accounting II
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Accounting II is an advanced study of concepts, principles, and techniques used by businesses to maintain electronic and manual financial records. This course expands on content explored in Accounting I to cover the accounting processes of a variety of different firms, including merchandising, manufacturing, and service-oriented businesses. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will gain in-depth knowledge of business accounting procedures and their applications to business operations. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared for postsecondary study and advanced training in accounting or business. Additionally, completion of this course can lead to a work-based learning (WBL) experience as the program of study capstone.
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Aligned Industry Credential: Microsoft Office Specialist - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Pass an exam in a specific Office program (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook) to earn a Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Being certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist demonstrates a student has the skills needed to get the most out of Office.
Dual Credit and/or Dual Enrollment Opportunity in this Pathway
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Credit Type: Dual Enrollment Only
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Institution: NSCC - Nashville State Community College
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Dual Enrollment- Students are dually enrolled in both college and high school courses. Students must meet college admission requirements and complete all coursework. If the student passes the course, he/she will be awarded the college credit via a transcript.
Affiliated Career & Technical Student Organization: DECA
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
Banking and Finance
Banking and Finance Pathway
In this pathway, students will gain an understanding of the banking and financial industries, beginning with basic economics as the underlying basis of the transfer and growth of money in the financial services system.
National Career Cluster Alignment
The Banking and Finance Pathway is a part of the Finance career cluster. The Finance Cluster includes jobs that plan and manage finances and investments. Additionally, finance occupations provide services like banking, insurance, accounting, and financial management.
Pathway Courses
Level 1 Course: Accounting I
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Accounting I is an essential course for students who wish to pursue careers in business and finance, or for those who wish to develop important skillsets related to financial literacy. Whether students aspire to be future business owners or work in finance with other companies, accounting skills are fundamental to success and applicable in many different fields. In this course, proficient Accounting students develop skills to analyze business transactions, journalize, post, and prepare worksheets and financial statements and apply financial analysis to business processes. Additionally, students receive exposure to the ethical considerations that accounting professionals must face and the standards of practice governing their work, such as the GAAP (generally accepted accounting procedures) standards.
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Aligned Industry Credential: Microsoft Office Specialist - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Pass an exam in a specific Office program (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook) to earn a Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Being certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist demonstrates a student has the skills needed to get the most out of Office.
Level 2 Course: Banking & Finance
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Banking and Finance is designed to challenge students with real-world banking and financial situations through a partnership with a local financial institution. This business partnership should provide resources for faculty and students that include but are not limited to mentors, seminars, and hands-on experience with day-to-day banking operations. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will have a strong foundation for continued education in finance and business administration, specializing in occupations that support banking and financial institutions.
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Aligned Industry Credential: Microsoft Office Specialist - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Pass an exam in a specific Office program (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook) to earn a Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Being certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist demonstrates a student has the skills needed to get the most out of Office.
Level 3 Course: Financial Planning
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Financial Planning is the capstone course in the Banking and Finance program of study intended for students interested in advanced analysis of financial decision-making and wealth management. In this course, students will delve into advanced concepts related to saving, investment, taxation, and retirement planning, and will be responsible for compiling original portfolios of investment and retirement options to present to mock prospective clients. In addition, students will learn to critique the financial consultations of others based on ethical and legal considerations. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared to pursue advanced study of financial planning, wealth accumulation and management, and market analysis at a postsecondary institution.
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Aligned Industry Credential: Center for Financial Responsibility Personal Financial Literacy Certification. The Personal Financial Literacy High School Certification offers students an in-depth understanding of financial concepts and products as they relate to credit cards, loans, retirement, investments, and mortgages. This certification prepares individuals to master key industry standards, including, for example, common budget strategies, assets & liabilities, saving & investing, risk-return tradeoff, estate planning, sources & types of credit, financial institutions, workers compensation, tax liability, and balloon & reverse mortgages. Students who earn this certification will be prepared to make informed financial choices to help them improve their workplace performance and achieve personal long-term financial success.
Dual Credit and/or Dual Enrollment Opportunity in this Pathway
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Credit Type: Dual Credit
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Institution: NSCC - Nashville State Community College
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Dual Credit- Credit by assessment. Students are enrolled in a high school course that is identified as a match with a post-secondary course. Students complete a college assessment at the end of the course to prove mastery of content. If the student passes the test, the student can use the college credit at that institution or request a transcript to use at a different institution.
Affiliated Career & Technical Student Organization: DECA
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
Business Management
Business Management Pathway
This pathway teaches students learn a variety of areas of management. Students gain a foundational and practical knowledge of business-related topics, including an introduction to business, learning how to create professional documents, and how to develop entrepreneurial skills.
National Career Cluster Alignment
The business management and administration career cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations. Career opportunities are available in every sector of the economy and require specific skills in organization, time management, customer service, and communication.
Pathway Courses
Level 1 Course: Introduction to Business & Marketing
- The course helps students prepare for the growing complexities of the business world by examining basic principles of business, marketing, and finance in addition to exploring key aspects of leadership, ethical and social responsibilities, and careers. Students’ academic skills in communications, mathematics, and economics are reinforced with activities modeled in the context of business topics.
- Aligned Industry Credential: Microsoft Office Specialist - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Pass an exam in a specific Office program (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook) to earn a Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Being certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist demonstrates a student has the skills needed to get the most out of Office.
Level 2 Course: Business Management
- Business Management focuses on the development of the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions required for the production and delivery of goods and services. This applied knowledge course addresses the management role of utilizing the businesses’ resources of employees, equipment, and capital to achieve an organization’s goals. Students will participate in a continuing project throughout the course in which, individually or in teams, they will present recommendations to improve an existing business. Local business partnerships are encouraged to provide resources for faculty and students. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to complete a full review of an existing business and offer recommendations for improvement as would a management consultant.
- Aligned Industry Credential: Microsoft Office Specialist - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Pass an exam in a specific Office program (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook) to earn a Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Being certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist demonstrates a student has the skills needed to get the most out of Office.
Level 3 Course: Business Communications
- Business Communications is a course designed to develop students’ effective oral and electronic business communications skills. This course develops skills in multiple methods of communications, including social media, as well as electronic publishing, design, layout, composition, and videoconferencing. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to demonstrate successful styles and methods for professional business communications using the proper tools to deliver effective publications and presentations.
- Aligned Industry Credential: Microsoft Office Specialist - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Pass an exam in a specific Office program (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook) to earn a Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Being certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist demonstrates a student has the skills needed to get the most out of Office.
Dual Credit and/or Dual Enrollment Opportunity in this Pathway
- Credit Type: Dual Credit
- Institution: NSCC - Nashville State Community College
- Dual Credit- Credit by assessment. Students are enrolled in a high school course that is identified as a match with a post-secondary course. Students complete a college assessment at the end of the course to prove mastery of content. If the student passes the test, the student can use the college credit at that institution or request a transcript to use at a different institution.
Affiliated Career & Technical Student Organization: DECA
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
Mission Statement
We are committed to helping students acquire the knowledge and skills relevant to future business professions and post-secondary opportunities.
Goals
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To provide a learning environment where content area curriculum is learned by connecting rigorous academics with real-world experiences
- To provide an opportunity for students to explore career connections in the school setting