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Advance your career in the world of finance.

Financial professionals are crucial to today's business and organizations as they deal with the growing complexity of global trade, constant changes in federal laws and regulations, and the proliferation of complex financial instruments. 

With UCLA Extension's certificate in Finance, individuals will gain the skills to excel in this challenging and rewarding field. We work closely with industry experts, advisory boards, and professional associations to assure that our curriculum is relevant to current trends and practices. Our finance and investment courses are taught by instructors who will share their expertise, experience, and networks of opportunity while preparing you to meet the market demand as a qualified financial professional. 

Our program also provides foundation coursework for candidates considering the CFA®, CMA®, and FP&A certifications.

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Finance

Courses

MGMT X 430.135

Money, Banking and the Financial Markets

Explore how banks and other financial institutions operate in a globalized world. Instruction includes an overview of monetary policy, foreign exchange, as well as central bank regulation processes and tools.
MGMT X 430.136

Internship in Finance and Credit Analysis

The internship provides an opportunity to apply the material previously studied in your finance courses with a sponsoring company you secure in in a variety of finance-related job functions for a minimum of 120 hours.
MGMT X 430.137

Behavioral Finance

This course is based on the fundamental principle that the first step to successfully investing your money is to not lose it. This course covers financial bubbles, scams, and a study of the biases that drive human behavior.
MGMT X 430.61

Fundamentals of Personal Finance

Receive a comprehensive review of cash management, consumer credit; stocks, bonds, mutual funds, housing, insurance; legal protection; retirement planning; funding educational expenses; and estate planning.