High School Finance Course
Embark on a journey through the dynamic world of finance with our introductory course, designed to demystify the complexities of financial principles and practices. From individuals aspiring to deepen their personal financial knowledge to budding entrepreneurs aiming to master the art of capital investment, this course lays down the foundation for a robust understanding of the financial universe.
Students will begin by exploring the basic building blocks of finance, including the interpretation of financial statements, grasping the nuances of the time value of money, and dissecting the mechanisms of stocks, bonds, and dividends. This comprehensive overview equips students with the ability to navigate today’s business environment with acumen and insight. Delve into the intricacies of taxes, cash flow management, and the delicate balance of risk and return. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, learners will emerge with a firm grasp on how these concepts influence the strategic and planning techniques used in finance.
High School Finance
Course Syllabus
In this introductory course, students will learn the basic principles of Finance—learning about capital, financial statements, the time value of money, stocks and bonds, and dividends in today’s business environment. Other topics covered in this course include: taxes, cash flow, risk and return, options and corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions.
Textbook: Finance - Boundless CC 4.0
Course Objectives:
- Understand basic finance principles
- Understand the strategies and planning techniques used in finance
- Describe how financial statements are used in business
- Apply course concepts to everyday life
- Learn how capital is needed and used by businesses
Course contents:
Semester A
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Financial Management
- Chapter 2: Financial Statements, Taxes, & Cash Flow
- Chapter 3: Analyzing Financial Statements
- Chapter 4: Forecasting Financial Statements
- Chapter 5: The Time Value of Money
- Chapter 6: Bond Valuation
- Chapter 7: Stock Valuation
- Chapter 8: Introduction to Risk & Return
- Chapter 9: Security Market Efficiency & Returns
- Chapter 10: Introduction to the Cost of Capital
- Chapter 11: Capital Budgeting
Semester B
- Chapter 12: Role of Risk in Capital Budgeting
- Chapter 13: Capital Structure
- Chapter 14: Obtaining Capital
- Chapter 15: Dividends
- Chapter 16: Options & Corporate Finance
- Chapter 17: Introduction to Working Capital
- Chapter 18: Working Capital Management
- Chapter 19: Overview of Short-Term Financing
- Chapter 20: Mergers & Acquisitions
- Chapter 21: Financial Management Outside the U.S.
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = under 59%
Grade Weighting
Unit Quizzes.........................40%
Writing Assignments.........30%
Mid-Term/Final Exams......30%
Total.......................................100%
How Much Does It Cost?
$225
per course
Standard high school courses are priced at an affordable $225 each. This cost-effective rate makes quality education accessible for every student.
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Step Three
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Single course options at Excel High School range in price depending on their difficulty. Single course prices are below:
- Standard High School Courses: $225
- Honors High School Courses: $325
- (AP) High School Courses: $599
Step Five
You're Ready To Start!
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