International Programs

Popular Programs and Certificates

UCLA Extension offers over 40 certificate programs taught by industry experts for international students. Practical certificates that offer real-world skills include Digital Marketing, Sustainability, Business and Entertainment, Data Science, Filmmaking, and Project Management. Programs provide access to internships, optional practical training (OPT), advising, career services, and the UCLA Global Alumni Network. • Marketing: Get the skills necessary to succeed in the dynamic and competitive field of marketing. Learn digital and social-media marketing, brand management and integrated marketing communications, and consumer market research and analytics. • Sustainability: Sustainable initiatives have become a driving force in the economy. Acquire skills in environmental and energy consulting, green investments and marketing, green building project design, renewable energy, climate change, public policy, and more. • Accounting: Equip yourself with a thorough understanding of accounting standards and principles while also preparing for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. • Cybersecurity: Learn essential cybersecurity skills in this 4-course certificate. Quickly learn about securing applications, cryptography, and cyber attacks; create security policies and risk assessments; and gain hands-on experience with hacking methodology and mitigation.

The UCLA Extension Certificate Advantages

• Exceptional Quality: Our certificate programs meet

UCLA standards of excellence and are approved by the

UCLA Academic Senate. • Outstanding Instructors: Industry experts provide insightful and in-demand knowledge of each field of study. • Practical Experience: Optional Practical Training (OPT) is available for students who complete programs of nine months or longer. Internships are also available for many programs. • Reasonable Fees: Our programs are a great value.

Course fees for U.S. students and international students are the same. • Duration: Certificates can be completed in 9 to 12 months.

Study Abroad

The Study Abroad at UCLA Program is designed for international students who are currently enrolled in degree programs in their home country and want to earn transferable academic credits. Study side by side with American students and working professionals at UCLA for one to two quarters, and experience campus life in Los Angeles through UCLA undergraduate daytime and UCLA Extension evening courses.

Explore all of our courses and certificates, in person, hybrid, or online at:

uclaextension.edu

Student Spotlight

“Being a part of the UCLA community has been invaluable to my professional and personal development. I have enjoyed the engaging courses and exchanges of perspectives and experiences with my classmates.” — Sumin Sohn, South Korea, Sustainability

International Student Support

No matter where you’re from, the International Programs team is here to help you succeed. Our office offers: • A comprehensive new student orientation to help you tackle the logistics and details of studying in the U.S. • Tailored academic advising to help you meet your individual goals • Access to all the tools you’ll need to be successful in a U.S. classroom and beyond, including our Career

Services office • Visa support and guidance and access to international student health insurance • Local networking and volunteering opportunities so you can make impactful, deep connections with the

UCLA community • Excursions and activities featuring the most iconic destinations in Los Angeles, including hikes to the

Hollywood sign and trips to sunny California beaches

Instructor Spotlight

Sarita D. Jackson, PhD

Ms. Jackson is president and CEO of the Global Research Institute of International Trade (GRIIT). She assists business owners with increasing their profits by exporting to the global market. Dr. Jackson has served as a trade policy consultant throughout Latin America, the Caribbean and Southern Africa. Prior to founding GRIIT, Dr. Jackson was a tenured associate professor. She is a former Fulbright Scholar, and her work has been published in a number of academic journals nationally and internationally. Her second book, International Trade in Services: Effective Practice and Policy, was recently published by Routledge Taylor and Francis Group. Dr. Jackson speaks English and Spanish. She received her BA in Journalism and Spanish from USC and PhD from Brown University.