• Institute of Business and Technology

    The Institute of Business and Technology provides students a wide variety of programs in the fields of Technology, Marketing, and Business.  

  • Academy of Finance and Entrepreneurship

    The academy gives high school students an opportunity to learn about and prepare for college and/or careers in business, entrepreneurship, and the financial services industry. Emphasis is placed upon a college preparatory curriculum that is directly linked to the financial world. Brandon’s Academy of Finance was awarded NAF's highest honor in 2021 as a Distinguished Academy.  Our Academy is the only Hillsborough County NAF Academy to consistently maintain this honor, as were also at the Distinguished level for 2022, 2023, and 2024.

    Program courses include: Business Communications Technology, Accounting Applications (H), Personal Finance (H), Summer Internship, and Business Ownership-VEI (H).  AOF students that complete the Finance Track are eligible to apply for the $20,000 William A. Gregory Foundation Scholarship. The Personal Finance course fulfills the graduation requirement, if the student completes the full-year course. 

    FBLA is the co-curricular student organization for all business and technology students.

    CERTIFICATIONS - Students have the opportunity to attain industry certification in Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Intuit Project Management Ready, CIW Social Media Strategist, Intuit Professional Bookkeeping, and Intuit Quickbooks.

    Ms. Dauphinee was picked as Bay News 9's Teacher of the Week. Check out the video here. 
  • NAF Finance

  • NAF Academy of Finance & Entrepreneurship Course Descriptions

    OR

    The Personal Finance course below is open to ALL Seniors. No Academy Requirement.

    • The Personal Finance course fulfills the graduation requirement if the student completes the full-year course. 

    Business Ownership Honors | 11th-12th Grade | 1 Credit

    Prerequisite: AOF Program Completer OR Career/Technology Teacher Recommendation

  • BRANDON'S AOF VISION

    To prepare 50-75 students per year for college and/or work in the field of Business Finance by providing engaging instructional activities and work-based learning opportunities so students are prepared for postsecondary education and the global workplace.

    AOF CURRICULUM

    Academy students will have completed four courses and a paid internship by graduation that enhance college and career readiness

    WHY IS FINANCE IMPORTANT?

    Opportunities in finance occupations are projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. There will continue to be a high demand for accountants and auditors due to globalization, a growing economy, and a complex tax and regulatory environment. In addition, with the growth of data and market research in understanding consumers and developing marketing strategies, there will be a growing demand for market research analysts.
  • WHAT IS NAF?
    Brandon’s AOF is a part of a national network, the National Academy Foundation (NAF), designed to impact students’ college and career opportunities for life success.  The academy model provides career-themed curriculum at each grade level.

    HOW TO APPLY?

    Submit an application to an Academy of your choice. 

    Complete the online application at: https://forms.office.com/r/ha8qpggvaS 

    OR

    Download to obtain the printed application:  Academy Application

    If you are outside the BHS school boundary, you will need to complete the district choice application (open during certain times during the year) at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/choice
     
    For additional information, contact the Academy Director: 
    Jeanna Dauphinee: jeanna.dauphinee@hcps.net