PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
Finance
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.
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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.)
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Financial Accounting for Non-Accountants Finance Management Financial Statement Analysis Financing Strategy: Sources of Capital and Business Plans Financial Decision Making
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ELECTIVE COURSES (Completion of at least 10 units is required.) Introduction to Sustainability Quantitative Financial Methods, Theory and Application Business Valuation Cost Accounting Directed Studies in Advanced Financial Analysis Federal Individual Income Taxation Financial Modeling Financing Options and Derivatives Management Financial Markets and Investment Strategies International Finance and Capital Markets Security and Investment Analysis Introduction to Six Sigma (Yellow Belt) Managing Human Resources: An Overview
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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. Please see website for further details.
This program will benefit entry and midlevel 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.
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• Career-oriented education to complement a college degree • A pre-planned and approved sequence of courses to guide individual study • Meaningful documentation of continuing education efforts to facilitate promotions or career changes • Networking opportunities with other professionals
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REQUIRED COURSES (All four are required. Must take in this order.)
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.
Program Benefits
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PREREQUISITE (These courses are strongly recommended for those who need a refresher in accounting concepts.)
Dan Goldzband, MBA Consultant
To Register in the Certificate Program Certificate registration is required to complete the program. Candidates are encouraged to enroll in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See pages 238-242.
Application Fee: $60 Contact: Business, Professional & Legal Programs, (858) 534-8189 E-mail: FinanceProgram@ucsd.edu
Alex Kane, Ph.D.
To Enroll in Courses
Bruce Lehman, Ph.D.
For details on enrolling in individual courses, consult the general information section, pages 245-252. To enroll by mail, you may use the enrollment form on the inside back cover or call the Registration Office at (858) 534-3400.
Professor of Finance Graduate School of IRPS Professor of Finance Graduate School of IRPS, UCSD
Michael G. Willoughby, Ph.D., CFA Professor of Economics UCSD
Next Steps Experience Connect your classroom education with real-world experiences through a Next Steps Experience course. These specially designed classes allow students to gain hands-on experience by working closely with instructors and/or peers on real-world projects.
For information and to review the schedule of costs of attendance in a certificate program, visit extension.ucsd.edu/costofattendance. 60
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