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Fundamentals of Financial Management

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Fundamentals of Financial Management introduces students to a wide range of accounting, finance, and management concepts and skills, focusing on financial analysis that supports economic decision-making in business. The course provides core content applicable to all businesses and enables students to acquire a deep, practical understanding of all aspects of financial management.

Format

In-Person

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Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to FinanceFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Fundamentals of Financial Management introduces students to a wide range of accounting, finance, and management concepts and skills, focusing on financial analysis that supports economic decision-making in business. The course provides core content applicable to all businesses and enables students to acquire a deep, practical understanding of all aspects of financial management.

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Analyze and interpret financial data pertaining to cost-benefit analysis of a business decision
  • Explain financial management as it relates to income, savings, and investment opportunities
  • Describe how a financial business benefits from the organizing management function
  • Explain how managers use financial information
  • Evaluate risk management options available to consumers and entrepreneurs for protection against financial loss
  • Analyze the risks, interest rate returns, and liquidity of various types of savings and investments
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Financial and Investment Analysts13-2051.00
  • Personal Financial Advisors13-2052.00
  • Financial Risk Specialists13-2054.00
  • Loan Officers13-2072.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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  • Financial data sources — locate and compile under direct supervision using information retrieval and database software in a structured analytical environment.
  • Industry trends and market developments — identify and summarize by reviewing financial news, reports, and professional publications with guidance from senior analysts.
  • Spreadsheet software — enter, organize, and format financial data accurately under supervision to support routine investment analysis workflows.
  • Contract terms and fee structures — review and document client payment obligations, commissions, and billing schedules following established departmental protocols.
  • Financial analysis software — execute predefined screening queries and export results under the direction of experienced team members.
  • Written financial summaries — draft brief, clearly structured reports using correct English language conventions based on templates provided by supervisors.
  • Basic quantitative calculations — apply mathematical formulas to compute returns, ratios, and simple valuations within guided spreadsheet models.
  • Client account records — maintain accurate and up-to-date files in human resources and accounting software following compliance and data-integrity checklists.
  • Active listening practices — demonstrate attentive note-taking and clarifying questions during client meetings and internal briefings as directed.
  • Relevant laws and regulations — recognize and flag basic regulatory requirements affecting financial products and client accounts under senior analyst oversight.

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