Business & Finance

The mission of the Business & Finance Education Department is to develop the use of technology, business and economic concepts, and ethical principles that are essential to all citizens in a global economy. Business & Finance courses promote the application of acquired skills to numerous disciplines and tasks. The Business & Finance curriculum prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary for advanced study in post-secondary education and career preparation. Through a rigorous and comprehensive course of study, students are exposed to business pathways in accounting, finance, marketing and information technology. Business & Finance Education offers college credit for select courses as noted through the College Career Pathways (CCP) program partnership with Connecticut community colleges.Business & Finance

Mission: Develop essential business skills, innovative technological proficiency, and financial literacy.

Business & Finance is a competency-based instructional program at Conard High School and Hall High School that enables students to:

• Function as financially literate citizens
• Understand globalization
• Demonstrate interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Elevate undeveloped skills to a greater depth of knowledge
• Develop habits, attitudes, ethics, and legal awareness of personal and business issues
• Develop career awareness, technological knowledge, and related skills
• Connect high school experiences to College Career Pathways