AP CAREER KICKSTART
Adopt AP Business with Personal Finance
This new career course teaches business management and personal financial literacy through entrepreneurial projects and simulated work-based experiences.
What Is AP Business with Personal Finance?
AP Business with Personal Finance introduces students to the knowledge and skills they’ll need to grow their careers, manage money, and get a head start toward the most popular college major in the U.S. Developed in partnership with college faculty and industry leaders, the yearlong course offers students the opportunity to earn college credit and an employer-endorsed credential.
Why Offer the Course?
Launching in the 2026-27 school year, AP Business with Personal Finance will teach workforce-ready skills that prepare students for careers in a range of businesses—from startups and large corporations to regional and local organizations.
AP Business with Personal Finance Exam
Students with qualifying exam scores gain two benefits.
During the course, students will:
“The AP Business with Personal Finance course is designed to help students become more creative, entrepreneurial, and equipped to build their own businesses and careers. The course introduces an innovative approach by encouraging students to apply integrative thinking and pattern recognition to their academic and professional paths.”