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Business Fundamentals

Acquire the financial, economic, and organizational skills required for success in a business environment. This certificate can be completed online or in the classroom.

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This program is perfect for...

Individuals wanting to learn or update principles in accounting, finance, law, and economics
Students who want a strong introduction to the basics of business
Business professionals looking to polish up their skills
Those seeking an overview of management principles

What you can learn.

An understanding of the legal system and how it impacts business
Marketing methods and practices
Principles of accounting and finance
Entrepreneurship

What our students say about our certificates.

What our certificates have done for our students.

85%

feel a certificate helped them enhance their careers

1 in 4

received a salary increase after starting a certificate program

50%

switched careers after completing a certificate program

85%

recommend a certificate program to others

Source: UCLA Extension Certificate Graduates Survey

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required (7)

Elective (3)

Required Courses

Principles of Financial Accounting

MGMT X 1A

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Principles of Financial Accounting II

MGMT X 1B

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Applying Economics to Business Decisions

MGMT X 100

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Applied Managerial Finance

MGMT X 130A

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Marketing Principles and Practices

MGMT X 160

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Business Law: Fundamentals

LAW X 420

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Ethics Requirement

Business Ethics

MGMT 891.02

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Electives

Students must complete three elective courses.

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Formation

MGMT X 497.52

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Developing a Business Plan

MGMT X 497.610

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Fundamentals of Business Administration and Management

MGMT X 497.613

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Introduction to International Business

MGMT X 460.902

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Elements of Human Resources Management

MGMT X 450

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Fundamentals of Investing

MGMT X 433.01

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Management Theory, Policy, and Process

MGMT X 190

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Business Communications

MGMT X 109

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Mathematical Solutions for Businesses

MGMT X 110

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Business Statistics

MGMT X 115

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Advertising Principles and Practices

MGMT X 163

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

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Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

200.00

Estimated Program Tuition

7135.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

1700.00

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*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

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International Students

The Certificate in Business Fundamentals is approved for international students (F-1 student visa).

International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting test scores from either TOEFL, IELTS or iTEP. Some applicants may be exempt from this requirement if certain criteria are met.

English language proficiency (minimum*):

TOEFL iBT: 87
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5

*Admitted international students whose test scores are below 100 on TOEFL iBT, 7.0 on the IELTS Academic, or 5.1 on the iTEP Academic-Plus will be required to take 1-2 supplemental English as a Second Language courses.

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Academic Requirements & English Language Proficiency

International Students: How to Apply