Course Standards

2026-2027 Academic Year

DRAFT CMS until August 14, 2026.

BF21 Financial Planning I

Course Type: Adapted

Standard/Objective NumberStandard/ObjectiveCourse WeightRBT Designation
1.00Understand the basics of finance.12%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.01Utilize time management skills to determine best options/outcomes.2%-
1.02Describe the need for financial information.4%-
1.03Explain the role of finance in business.2%-
1.04Describe the role of financial institutions.3%-
1.05Discuss employment opportunities in the finance industry (accounting).1%-
2.00Understand the basics of investing.25%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.01Explain types of financial markets (e.g., money market, capital market, insurance market, commodities markets, etc.).5%-
2.02Describe types of financial-services providers.2%-
2.03Describe types of retail/business banking products and services.4%-
2.04Explain types of investments.12%-
2.05Discuss employment opportunities in the finance industry.2%-
3.00Understand financial analysis.25%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.01Utilize sources of securities information to make informed financial decisions.5%-
3.02Acquire fundamental knowledge of investment analysis and selection to make prudent investment decisions.5%-
3.03Select investments to generate revenue for clients.3%-
3.04Acquire knowledge of securities products and benefits to support workplace activities. 10%-
3.05Discuss employment opportunities in the finance industry (investment/securities).2%-
4.00Understand law and security measures in business.18%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.01Determine the relationship between government and business.5%-
4.02Discuss legal considerations in the finance industry.5%-
4.03Explain routine security precautions.1%-
4.04Follow established security procedures/policies.1%-
4.05Explain information privacy, data security, and confidentiality considerations in business.4%-
4.06Discuss employment opportunities in the finance industry (corporate finance).2%-
5.00Understand the impact of the economy on financial decisions.20%B2 Understand Conceptual
5.01Understand economic indicators to recognize economic trends and conditions.3%-
5.02Understand financial markets to recognize their importance in business.5%-
5.03Determine global trade's impact on business decision-making to acquire insight into the global forces affecting business.5%-
5.04Explain causes of stock price fluctuations.5%-
5.05Discuss employment opportunities in the finance industry.2%-