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Corporate Finance and Financial Strategies

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Learn the latest methods and tools for business valuation, corporate budgeting, and financial forecasting in order to evaluate and recommend strategic financial decisions for your business. This program is perfect for those advancing into corporate financial planning and budgeting roles. 

Courses
4 Required
0 Elective
Methods
Online
F-1 Visa Eligible

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This program is perfect for...

Financial professional looking to advance to roles such as financial analyst, budget analyst, treasurer, controller, or financial examiner
Entrepreneurs, small business pros, and accountants for startups
Finance or business school graduates wanting to expand their capabilities
Those considering the CFA®, CMA®, and FPAC (formerly FP&A) Certifications

What you can learn.

Master the methods of business valuation: intrinsic and relative
Learn how to prepare, evaluate, and execute business mergers & acquisitions
Produce competitive analyses, growth projections, financial forecasting, discount rates, and capital asset pricing
Discover effective strategy development methods and operational problem-solving
Gain insights into capital budgeting and operational budgeting processes and practices

Level Up in Corporate Finance and Financial Strategies

The latest skills in corporate budgeting, business valuation, and finance are taught with rigor in this advanced certificate program. Students will develop abilities to create strategic decisions based on a high-level understanding of financial statements, and will be able to determine where companies stand financially in comparison to competitors.

With UCLA Extension, you’ll learn from experts in the field of finance how to navigate a highly competitive industry. Our courses are regularly attended by experienced professionals in the field, offering valuable networking opportunities as a bonus to the new skills you’ll acquire.

Whether you’re an aspiring financial analyst or already in the field, expect to learn real-world skills in business planning to help advance your career. You’ll come away equipped with knowing how to apply those analyses in order to make strategic business decisions – a perfect opportunity for those with backgrounds in finance, accounting, economics, or business. Our graduates often move up to roles in corporate budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting.

Format: This certificate can be completed 100% online or in-person. 

Duration: Complete the program in as little as 6 months. Typical pace is one year. Start any quarter.

 

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Step 1: Enroll in a Course
Courses in this program are open enrollment and paid for individually. You may take courses without committing to the program.
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Step 2: Become a Candidate
Establish candidacy in the certificate program to receive tailored information, lock in course requirements, and gain access to exclusive student benefits. Registration Fee: $200
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Important Note for International Students: Candidacy fees are included in your program fees and do not need to be paid separately.

Cost and Fees

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
Application and Candidacy Fee
$200
Estimated Textbooks and Materials
$625
Estimated Program Tuition
$3620

Payment Options

  • Not eligible for VA Benefit
  • Federal Financial Aid is not available

Required Courses

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Internship Course (Optional)

An internship in finance is an opportunity to gain practical experience with leading firms and companies covering a variety of finance and investment-related job functions for a minimum of 120 hours. 

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