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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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Expand your expertise.

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 432.3

Financial Statement Analysis

Review the mechanics of financial statement analysis, including balance sheet and income statement analysis, ratio analysis, and cash flow analysis, with an emphasis on quality of earnings analysis.
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.
MGMT X 460.988

Global Currency Management

This course is designed to help students, managers, and aspiring traders meet the challenges of managing currency operations and reducing the risks of foreign exchange swings.