Finance

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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.

UC San Diego Extension Professional Certificate in Finance will benefit entry and mid-level finance or accounting professionals; practicing Certified Public Accountants (CPAs); securities brokers; personal finance professionals; general business managers, and technical or scientific personnel who wish to broaden and solidify their knowledge of 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)
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) as administered by CFA Institute
The acclaimed Investor Relations 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 at (800) 638-4427, the CFA Institute at (800) 247-8132, or the NIRI at (703) 506-3570.

Certificate Benefits

Designed to augment an individual's current professional knowledge with a stronger foundation in business finance.
Taught by qualified practitioners who teach applications as well as underlying rationale. Instructor Spotlight: George Haloulakos
Offered in the evening and online formats so participants can gain additional knowledge and skills while continuing their full-time employment.
Gain career-oriented education to complement a college degree.
Follow a pre-planned and approved sequence of courses to guide individual study.
Facilitate promotions or career changes.
Network with other professionals in the program.

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There will be a $95 fee upon acceptance into the program

Courses

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Prerequisite These courses are strongly recommended for those who need a refresher in accounting concepts.
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Financial Accounting for Non-Accountants
(BUSA-40009)

4.00 units

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Finance Management
(BUSA-40439)

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Financial Statement Analysis
(BUSA-40130)

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Financial Modeling with Excel
(BUSA-40910)

2.00 units

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International Finance and Capital Markets
(BUSA-40162)

3.00 units

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Business Valuation
(BUSA-40477)

3.00 units

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Financial Decision Making
(BUSA-40435)

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Behavioral Finance
(BUSA-40907)

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Financing Strategy: Sources of Capital and Business Plans
(BUSA-40026)

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Financial Markets and Investment Strategies
(BUSA-40933)

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Healthcare Finance and Accounting
(BUSA-40937)

3.00 units

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Healthcare Finance and Analytics Reporting with Tableau
(BUSA-40956)

2.00 units

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Healthcare Financial Modeling With Excel
(BUSA-40963)

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Blockchain Demystified: An Introduction to the Cryptocurrency Revolution
(BUSA-80043)

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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
(MAE-40013)

4.00 units

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There will be a $95 fee upon acceptance into the program

Admission

APPLY NOW

There will be a $95 fee upon acceptance into the program

From the 'Apply Now' button, login to your student account, complete the online application, and pay the application fee if applicable. It is preferable that you create an account before proceeding if you have not already done so.

Candidates are encouraged to apply in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See Certificate FAQs for more information.

Contact

Business, Professional & Legal Programs. Call 858-534-8148 or Email: FinanceProgram@ucsd.edu
Conditions for Admission

UC San Diego Extension programs are designed to best serve college-prepared working professionals. Although programs are open to all adult learners, where program capacity is limited, applicants with this profile will receive preference for admission.

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