Finance Certificate

Regardless of the economic or social climate, management of financial affairs remains the foremost priority in any business. Consequently, an understanding of the principles for building and sustaining the financial health of a firm will strengthen the value of any professional involved in business.

The Professional Certificate in Finance is designed to augment an individual's current professional knowledge with a stronger foundation in business finance. The curriculum is patterned after the educational requirements for these highly regarded professional credentials: the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) as administered by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) as administered by CFA Institute as well as after the acclaimed Body of Knowledge developed by the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI). (For information on credentials, testing sites and dates, and test preparation materials or services, contact either the IMA, the CFA Institute at (800) 247-8132, or the NIRI at (703) 506-3570.)

UCSD Extension's courses in finance are taught by qualified practitioners who teach applications as well as underlying rationale. They are offered in the evening so participants can gain additional knowledge and skills while continuing their full-time employment. The required courses must be taken in the sequence listed.

This program will benefit entry and mid-level accounting professionals, practicing CPAs, securities brokers, professionals in personal finance, general business managers, and technical or scientific personnel who wish to broaden and solidify their knowledge of finance.