Course Title

Finance Capstone

Course Description

Internships, project-based instruction and teamwork will be utilized to reinforce skills obtained within any career major in the Finance Cluster. Students will make final preparations for industry certifications as they master outlined competencies. Students will select from various project options to finalize portfolios that highlight skills and certifications. Students may also undertake special projects, cross-train or participate in workplace learning opportunities to enhance skills in accordance with industry demands.

Contact

Judy Kirtley
Program Specialist
Business, Marketing and Information Technology Education
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education

OCAS Codes	OHLAP Credit	Course Length	Prerequisites
8463 8466 8469	No	120 Hours The 120 hours is based on a Carnegie unit, which accounts for 175 forty-five (45) minute class periods per school year.	Completion of courses required in specific career major

Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrate mastery in the field through the pursuit of advanced certifications.
Complete advanced projects with limited supervision.
Gather data to analyze customer requirements.
Identify and analyze customer/organizational needs and requirements.
Produce strategies and project plans to solve a specific problem.
Conduct needs analysis.
Demonstrate the effective use of tools projects.
Complete a comprehensive case study pertaining to specific career major.
Perform project management.
Produce strategies and plan to solve a specific problem.
Perform quality assurance tasks to produce quality products.
Perform customer service functions.
Demonstrate ability to communicate and resolve conflicts with a diverse workforce.
Understand the importance of cross-functional teams in achieving project goals.
Demonstrate knowledge of leadership skills needed in the career major environment.
Build interpersonal skills with individuals and other team members.
Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors and personal qualities.
Identify and target career opportunities in one or more career pathways.
Finalize personal career plan to meet career goals and objectives.
Market skills and abilities and apply job readiness skills in conjunction with a portfolio.
Successfully participate in a teamwork environment.
Identify and apply customer service techniques necessary for a successful business.
Develop prototype, flowchart, requirements document, and sample budget for implementation of a project.
Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between lifelong learning and career development.
Demonstrate knowledge of career development/progression patterns in industry.