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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 110

Mathematical Solutions for Businesses

This course provides a fundamental background of quantitative techniques applicable for administrators in the public and private economic sectors, as well as a solid review of pre-MBA mathematics.
MGMT 898.1

Money That Lasts: Teaching the Next Generation

Money That Lasts is a hands-on, family-centered course designed to help parents and children learn the essentials of financial literacy, starting at age 4 when children are learning at a rapid pace. Learn how to build foundational knowledge that children can build upon as they age.

Utilizing stories, games, interactive lessons and guided conversations. Build the tools to make smart choices, foster healthy habits, and lay the foundation for lasting generational wealth.

Whether you're starting with allowance or preparing for inheritance, Money That Lasts helps turn everyday moments into powerful teaching opportunities that shape character, confidence, and financial resilience—for life.
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 822.51

Nonprofit Fundamentals

This course will highlight a different topic each week which will provide you with an overview of fundamental nonprofit operations.