Business Economics, Math & Statistics

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All X 1-199 and X 400-level four-unit courses in this section can be applied toward the General Business Studies Certificate. Courses in this section are also recommended for pre-MBA students.

MGMT X 100

Applying Economics to Business Decisions

4.0 units

This course examines the effort of the enterprise to secure profits and the nature of demand for its products. Topics include cost and production, allocation of resources through competition, forms of market competition, relation of size to efficiency, markets for productive factors, incentives and growth, and capital budgeting. Various concepts of algebra and statistics may be used in the analysis of economic theory. c

Reg# 392337

Fee: $855

No refund after 20 June.

X In-Person

10 mtgs

Tuesday, 6-9pm, June 27-Sept. 5

UCLA: Bunche Hall

No meeting July 4. & Nguyen Quan PhD, Golden State Water Company

MGMT X 110

Mathematical Solutions for Businesses

4.0 units

This course provides a fundamental background for administrators in the public and private economic sectors, as well as a solid review of pre-MBA mathematics. Topics include linear and matrix algebra (with special emphasis on demand/supply and cost/revenue analysis) and differential calculus. Students are encouraged to bring in examples of mathematical applications based on their professional experiences. c

Reg# 392339

Fee: $855 No refund after 19 June.

M Online

June 26-Sept. 10 7 & Jesse U. Overall, PhD, member of the Technical Staff, Rigel^3 Group; recipient of the UCLA Extension Distinguished Instructor Award.

MGMT X 115

Business Statistics

4.0 units

This course explores the elements of probability, probability distributions, estimation and confidence intervals, tests of significance and hypotheses, linear regression and correlation, time-series analysis, and principles of index numbers. Additionally, the course covers applications to the analysis and decision-making aspects of daily business problems. c

Prerequisite(s): MGMT X 110 Mathematical Solutions for Business or consent of instructor.

Reg# 392341

Fee: $855

No refund after 21 June.

X In-Person

11 mtgs

Wednesday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 28-Sept. 6

UCLA: Math Sciences & Bijan Raphael MA, PhD

MGMT 813.3

Post-MBA: Customer Experiences

1.2 CEUs

Customer expectations are changing, digital is everywhere, and organizations face a variety of risks. Gathering and using customer data effectively can help you drive the client experience. Is your business creating the systems, processes and expertise to turn data into a better product, a better experience and increased sales? Learn what is digital marketing, how to create a campaign and how to measure its effectiveness. The other tool companies use to impact the customer experience is customer relations management (CRM) systems. Learn about the tool, the capabilities and the power of these systems and enhance your career prospects by gaining an understanding of these systems.

Reg# 392323

Fee: $700

No refund after 11 July.

A Remote

3 mtgs

Tuesday, 6-8pm, July 18-Aug. 1

Remote Classroom

Jeff Ferguson

Guillermo Pedroni

MGMT 813.4

Post-MBA: Big Data

1.2 CEUs

To evolve you need data and you need to know how to gather the data, manage the data, utilize the data and protect the data. Understand the key role this data plays in informing leadership, decision making and in the evolution of your business. In this course you will be introduced to cybersecurity as a critical component of any business operation in this technology driven age. Learn what are the fundamental pieces that must be in place, how to access where your company stands and how to you prepare for what comes next. The other component of this course is big data and database management. This the foundation for Fintech and AI. You are not a data scientist, and you don’t do coding so what do you need to know about this field and the systems?

Understand what is needed for your company to evolve.

Reg# 392327

Fee: $700

No refund after 1 Aug.

M Online

6 mtgs

Tuesday, 6-8pm, Aug. 8-22

Remote Classroom

Tuesday, 6-8pm, Aug. 29-Sept. 12

Remote Classroom

Chris Rose, MBA, CSCS, CISM, CISSP; partner, Ariento Inc.

Jerald Savin, BA, CPA, CEO, Cambridge Technology Consulting Group

MGMT 822.51

Nonprofit Fundamentals

The six-week course discusses the different fundamental areas of nonprofit operations. Weekly topic discussions include board of directors development, staff training, program design and management, grants, audits, and financial analytics and projections.

Reg# 392340

Fee: $375

No refund after 4 July.

A Remote 6 mtgs

Tuesday, 6-9pm, July 11-Aug. 15

Remote Classroom

Ivory Chambeshi, BA in Ethnic Studies from UC Riverside; MA in Urban Planning and Public Administration and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Policy from the University of Southern California. Ms. Chambeshi has an extensive background in nonprofit management, community development, and public policy, having led in the social sector for her nearly-20 years of professional. In earlier roles, she managed programs, communications, and fund development for local nonprofit organizations in her native South L.A. and for non-governmental organizations in Southern Africa. This breadth of experience led to her founding of the social impact consultancy Urban Rising Group, which provides strategic and land use planning, capacitybuilding, and community engagement services for nonprofits, governmental entities, and businesses. Recently, Ms. Chambeshi has also served in Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office as Director of Neighborhood Initiatives for the Watts Rising Collaborative, a place-based, comprehensive sustainable community development initiative implementing multimillion dollar State and Federal grants in concert with the $1B+ redevelopment of the Jordan Downs public housing community.

MGMT X 430.136

Internship in Finance and Credit Analysis

4.0 units

The internship provides practical experience in a variety of financerelated job functions within the private, public, or nonprofit sectors and is an opportunity to apply the material previously studied in finance courses. Students intern with sponsoring companies for a minimum of 120 hours and must secure their internship assignment and submit all required paperwork by Mar. 27.

Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in one of the four Finance Certificates and who have completed a minimum of four courses within that certificate. International students must contact the International Student Office at (310) 825-9351 to confirm eligibility. Internet access is required to retrieve course materials.

Reg# 392357

Fee: $855

No refund after 19 June.

Independent Study/Internship

June 26-Sept. 10

Enrollment limited. 7

Fred Kuhns CMA, MBA, principal, FRK Consulting

Investments

MGMT X 433.01

Fundamentals of Investing

4.0 units

This course offers an introduction to investments, including investment analysis, portfolio management, and capital markets. Designed to provide the basic concepts and principles of investing, the course examines investment policies, types of securities, factors that influence price changes, timing purchases/sales, preparing investment programs to meet objectives, investment risk and return, and portfolio balancing. Instruction also includes an overview of the securities market and its behavior, including sources of information about the various instruments traded, procedure of trades, and the relevant mechanics and techniques of the market.

Reg# 392912

Fee: $855

No refund after 17 July.

❍ Hybrid (In-Person)

11 mtgs

Tuesday, 6-8pm, June 27-July 25

UCLA: Dodd Hall

Tuesday, 6-8pm, Aug. 1-Sept. 12

Remote Classroom

Visitors not permitted. 7 & Sue J. Liu, Sue J. Liu, MBA, Senior Investment Principal, Mercer

MGMT X 433.032

Alternative Investment Strategies

4.0 units

This course is designed for financial professionals and personal investors who recognize the importance of diversifying their investment portfolios and who have a desire to understand the risks and rewards of asset classes outside of the traditional categories of stocks and bonds. Instruction provides an overview of alternative investment assets, strategies, and portfolio management. Topics include hedge funds, private equity, structured products/derivatives, and real assets (focus on real estate). Guest lectures given by experienced financial professionals expound upon the various subjects covered.

Reg# 392915

Fee: $855

No refund after 11 July.

❍ Hybrid (In-Person)

11 mtgs

Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm, June 28-July 26

UCLA: Dodd Hall

Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm, Aug. 2-Sept. 6

Remote Classroom

Elective course in the Finance Certificate. Visitors not permitted.

Deshon Owens, BA, founder, Flute Technologies

MGMT X 433.033

Managing and Understanding Stock Option Strategies

4.0 units

Whether your personal investment style is conservative or aggressive, long-term or short-term, this in-depth course educates individuals on the utilization of options and demonstrates how options can add value to your current investment strategies. Intended for investors who want to utilize options as part of their overall investment mix or for those who already employ options and want to expand their usage, this course explores the basics of options and some of the common misconceptions regarding them. Participants learn about the unique attributes of options and why investors have to think differently when investing in these instruments, whether as a stand-alone investment or in conjunction with existing stock positions. The course includes stock and index option strategies, as well as an understanding of the nomenclature of the terms used in option trading. Additional topics include the use of spreads, straddles, combinations, butterflies, condors, and other intermediate forms of option strategies. Prerequisite(s): A basic understanding of the stock market is recommended.

Reg# 392914

Fee: $855 No refund after 30 June.

M Online

June 26-Sept. 10

Enrollment limited. & Natalie Walker DBA, MBA; professor, Albany State

MGMT X 460.983

International Investing

4.0 units

More and more individuals are investing internationally to take advantage of its potential growth and diversify their investment portfolios. This course provides you with a comprehensive overview of investment opportunities and strategies in international markets, including the developed world and expanding emerging markets. Learn how to navigate the obstacles that confront the international equity and bond markets and the special risks involved with international investing. Topics include examining how asset allocation strategies can help control risk, international investment products, analyzing political and economic risks in countries and regions, performing research and identifying information sources, and balancing and controlling risks. With these and other tools, you learn to make informed investment decisions and analyze the global and regional economic trends that may affect investment outcomes.

Reg# 392913

Fee: $855 No refund after 30 June.

M Online June 26-Sept. 10

Visitors not permitted. 7 & Victor Dosti, BS, MBA, director of research, Whittier Trust