Financial Management/Accounting

Sandy Goodrich

Para-Professional:

Course Description:

Learn valuable life skills such as time management, organization, and personal finance as well as the technical skills to prepare you for a high-demand financial career.  Hands on class work utilizing the latest professional software is combined with one-on-one instructor guidance to help you be successful. You will also enjoy field trips to local colleges and universities as well as guest speakers and the opportunity to compete in Business Professionals of America (BPA).  This class also offers opportunities to earn articulated and direct college credit in the area of medical billing.

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Financial Management/Accounting

Student Quotes:

"When I didn't get into cosmetology, I was bummed thinking that Financial Management was going to be really boring. When I got here though, it wasn't boring and was actually kind of fun!"
- Accounting/Financial Management student, 2007-08

"I liked the fact that you got to work at your own pace and that you can get one-on-one contact."
- Accounting/Financial Management student, 2008-09

"What I really like about this class is that Mrs. Goodrich breaks down the material so that everyone understands."
- Accounting/Financial Management student, 2008-09

Special Features of the Program:

State-of-the-art office equipment and the latest software versions are used for instruction.

Individualized instruction and cooperative learning are provided to help the student increase skills in job specialties.

Employability skills instruction and career exploration are incorporated into the curriculum.

Work-based learning opportunities are available, and field trips to area businesses are conducted.

Articulated college credit is available through Baker College, Davenport University, Muskegon Community College and Ferris State University.

View a list of program advisors:

Financial Management / Accounting advisory committee