Corporate Finance and Financial Strategies
Corporate Finance and Financial Strategies
Learn the latest methods and tools for business valuation, corporate budgeting, and financial forecasting in order to evaluate and recommend strategic financial decisions for your business. This program is perfect for those advancing into corporate financial planning and budgeting roles.
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This certificate program is no longer accepting new students. Current certificate students who had applied prior to this closure may contact our Advising Team via advising@uclaextension.edu for guidance on program completion.
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What you can learn.
Level Up in Corporate Finance and Financial Strategies
The latest skills in corporate budgeting, business valuation, and finance are taught with rigor in this advanced certificate program. Students will develop abilities to create strategic decisions based on a high-level understanding of financial statements, and will be able to determine where companies stand financially in comparison to competitors.
With UCLA Extension, you’ll learn from experts in the field of finance how to navigate a highly competitive industry. Our courses are regularly attended by experienced professionals in the field, offering valuable networking opportunities as a bonus to the new skills you’ll acquire.
Whether you’re an aspiring financial analyst or already in the field, expect to learn real-world skills in business planning to help advance your career. You’ll come away equipped with knowing how to apply those analyses in order to make strategic business decisions – a perfect opportunity for those with backgrounds in finance, accounting, economics, or business. Our graduates often move up to roles in corporate budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting.
Format: This certificate can be completed 100% online or in-person.
Duration: Complete the program in as little as 6 months. Typical pace is one year. Start any quarter.
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Required Courses
Business Valuation
Fundamentals of Corporate Budgeting
Business Acquisition and Divestiture: Strategy and Finance
Strategic Thinking: Tools, Processes and Cases
Internship Course (Optional)
Internship in Finance and Credit Analysis
An internship in finance is an opportunity to gain practical experience with leading firms and companies covering a variety of finance and investment-related job functions for a minimum of 120 hours.
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