Finance
Career Cluster
Picture Yourself in Finance
Is this you?
- Good with numbers and financial data
- Have an eye for opportunities others might miss
- Want to help make a business successful
- Organized and detail oriented
People working in finance are involved in the financial management of businesses and other organizations. An accounting background can lead to various roles within a variety of organizations.
People working in finance are involved in developing services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.
- Problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Integrity
- Customer service
- Programs prepare students for the needs of employers, thanks to input from industry partners like Sentry Insurance and Delta Dental as well as other private businesses and public accounting firms.
- Collaboration with community partners, including the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce and Portage County Business Council, provides connections and opportunities for students.
- Flexible, online learning options help students prioritize work and family while getting their degree.
- Students use critical technology tools in the classroom, including QuickBooks and the Microsoft suite.
- All students have an opportunity to join the Mid-State chapter of the Business Professionals of America.
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