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MGMT 833.762
Participants learn the different skill sets required for both creating wealth and ultimately maintaining wealth: skill sets that are actually quite different.
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MGMT X 430.5
A course designed to develop an understanding of fundamental concepts and practical uses of Artificial Intelligence for those without a technical background.
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MGMT X 130B
Explore theories and their applications to the advanced implementation of corporate finance, including stock and bond valuations, financial forecasting, and capital structures.
Format: Hybrid (In-Person)
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT X 439.31
This course examines estate planning techniques designed primarily for individuals with estates of more than $5 million.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 433.03
Students are introduced to several useful concepts that many hedge funds employ today. Instruction includes an overview of the "boom-to-bust cycle" from a historical perspective and how it can affect investment strategy.
Format: In-Person
Next Start Date: January 10, 2024
MGMT X 433.032
This course is designed for investors who recognize the importance of diversifying their investment portfolios and who have a desire to understand the risk and rewards of various asset classes.
Format: Hybrid (Remote) | In-Person
Next Start Date: September 27, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT X 130A
Learn the fundamentals of corporate finance, with an emphasis on the methods and sources of financing for corporations, planning procedures, capital budgets and market efficiency.
Format: Online | Hybrid (In-Person)
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT X 430.2
This course is designed for the end-user with a focus on those using data science in the financial services, accounting, and auditing industries. 
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MGMT X 100
This course examines the effort of the enterprise to secure profits and the nature of demand for its products. Instruction emphasizes both micro and macro-economic issues that have relevance in the business environment.
Format: Online | In-Person
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT X 430.137
This course is based on the fundamental principle that the first step to successfully investing your money is to not lose it. This course covers financial bubbles, scams, and a study of the biases that drive human behavior.
Format: Online | Hybrid (In-Person)
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT X 430.131
This course is intended primarily for investors looking to acquire a small to mid-sized business, or corporate executives and professionals looking to expand their company.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT X 410
This course is helpful to students who need a pre-MBA review of calculus principles and applications.
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MGMT 833.844
If you have ever thought about buying a franchise and setting up your own business, this seminar will give you the information you need to determine if this is a real possibility.
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MGMT X 115
The intent of this course is to provide the fundamental quantitative knowledge necessary for professionals to utilize the results of analyses to enhance the decision-making process.
Format: Online | In-Person
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT X 430.132
This course explores the basics of business valuation, including how businesses are valued, how equity is valued, and how the enterprise is valued.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT 833.858
Join us for this free event to learn more about the various career options within the finance industry and how our programs can help you succeed in the field. 
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: February 22, 2024
MGMT 833.848
Hear directly from top accounting firms as they discuss careers and the job market in the accounting industry in our interactive free information session.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.850
Join us and our panel of experts as we talk about the Credit Analysis & Management Certificate and provide insights into the credit management industry. 
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MGMT 833.856
Interested in finding out more about a career in Internal Audit? Join us and our panel of experts in the field talk about their experiences and tips on having a successful Internal Audit career. 
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MGMT 833.435
Hear from our panel of industry experts about their experiences and what the future holds for the field of credit management at our free virtual event. 
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MGMT UL 722.40
Hear from industry experts and instructors with extensive work experience about careers in the finance field today and what the future holds.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.612
This course prepares you for your first day of work in credit analysis: where to start, what to look at, what to do, and what you need in a real-world work environment.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT X 430.613
Learn to dissect a business plan, evaluate each component; read, research, fact-check and evaluate the plan; and communicate the SWOT of the business plan to appropriate conclusions.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: January 8, 2024
MGMT 833.836
Cybersecurity is at the forefront of the news today. Know what to do when a breach happens. Learn about network security and how to protect your firm's privacy as well as your clients' privacy.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.39
Learn about digital marketing for financial advisors including the use of social media and using LinkedIn for prospecting and creating webinar marketing funnels.
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MGMT 833.900
The first "chat" in a series that centers on career focused topics and is a place for you to network and hear from industry experts on their experiences in various industries.
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MGMT X 430.515
This course is part of the PFP Accelerated Online program and introduces students to the process of developing an estate plan, including federal estate and gift taxation, techniques that reduce the size of a gross estate, wills, intestacy, probate, and trusts.
Format: Remote | Online
Next Start Date: November 7, 2023
MGMT X 439.3
This course is part of the PFP Evening/Online program and is designed to teach students to solve estate planning problems including a review of the impacts of recent tax law changes.
Format: Online | Hybrid (In-Person)
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT 833.380
Develop an understanding of the ethical issues faced by financial professionals, and how to apply ethical behavior in everyday business practices.
Format: In-Person
Next Start Date: October 14, 2023
MGMT X 440
The financial planner has a fiduciary responsibility that requires utmost good faith as a trusted advisor of their clients. Learn about ethical decision making and conduct specific to the financial planning profession.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: January 15, 2024
MGMT 831.81
For intermediate Excel users who want to learn tips and techniques that will help them take their Excel model-building skills to the next level.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.456
A meeting of the next generation of financial planners coming together to discuss the future of the industry.
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MGMT X 430.391
This course covers the basic analytic tools and mathematical techniques used in personal financial planning and introduces the economic concepts underlying the profession. An HP 12C calculator is required.
Format: Online | Remote
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT 833.438
Join our panel of experts as they discuss financial errors you can avoid by being prepared ahead of time when going through a divorce settlement. 
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.854
This course covers how to create a savings plan based on your goals and needs and ways to monitor your spending and manage your finances.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: October 18, 2023
MGMT 833.436
Prepare for your financial future during this 2-hour seminar on managing expenses and creating a savings and investment strategy.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.434
Discover what you need to know about managing your finances during the COVID-19 pandemic, today’s realities, and what this all means to you.
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MGMT X 430.516
The course will require students to perform all functions of the financial planning process and apply the CFP Board’s Practice Standards.
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MGMT X 430.511
This online course presents the legal, ethical, and regulatory issues affecting financial planners and continues with a discussion of the principles of risk management and insurance.
Format: Hybrid (Remote)
Next Start Date: September 26, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT 833.845
An free information session where you can learn more about our Personal Financial Planning, Enrolled Agent, Taxation, and Real Estate programs. This event also includes a special guest speaker from the FPALA who will cover Ethics in the Financial Planning field. The program qualifies attendees for continuing education credits for Certified Financial Planners (CFP).
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT UL 722.50
Join our staff and instructors for an in-person open house where you can learn about our new and existing courses, career opportunities and have your questions answered about the upcoming schedule. 
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MGMT X 432.3
Review the mechanics of financial statement analysis, including balance sheet and income statement analysis, ratio analysis, and cash flow analysis, with an emphasis on quality of earnings analysis.
Format: Hybrid (In-Person)
Next Start Date: September 26, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT 833.853
Join us as we take an in-depth look into the Financial Technology industry during this free seminar. 
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MGMT 833.821Q
Join us for this two-hour seminar where we hear from our panel of experts as they discuss the importance of frontline workers and the opportunities in the workforce today. 
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MGMT X 430.15
Use real-world applications to streamline the budgeting process for planning, control of day-to-day operations for improved accuracy and timeliness.
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MGMT X 433.01
Learn the basics of investing, including investment analysis, investment risk, capital markets, portfolio development, management and rebalancing.
Format: Hybrid (In-Person) | Online
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT X 430.61
Receive a comprehensive review of cash management, consumer credit; stocks, bonds, mutual funds, housing, insurance; legal protection; retirement planning; funding educational expenses; and estate planning.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: January 29, 2024
MGMT X 460.988
This course is designed to help students, managers, and aspiring traders meet the challenges of managing currency operations and reducing the risks of foreign exchange swings.
Format: In-Person
Next Start Date: September 27, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT 833.855
This course will take you through the basics of investing, how and when to get started and where more speculative or alternative investments fit into a portfolio.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.857
Join us for an in-depth look and discussion on how the impacts COVID has had on today's education. 
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MGMT 833.851
Join us and our panel of financial experts to discuss the financial implications of today’s news for each of us as consumers.
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MGMT X 430.513
This course emphasizes problem-solving methodology that includes case studies on the fundamentals of individual income taxation and the tax consequences for various forms of business.
Format: Hybrid (Remote)
Next Start Date: November 28, 2023
MGMT X 430.33
This course examines the issues and determination of tax liability for numerous events and activities as they relate to a financial plan.
Format: Hybrid (Remote) | Hybrid (In-Person)
Next Start Date: September 27, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT X 430.35
This course analyzes fundamental insurance principles and the role insurance plays in financial and estate planning.
Format: Hybrid (Remote) | Remote
Next Start Date: September 26, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT X 460.923
This course provides an introduction to the environment and tools of international financial management. Case studies examine the use of analytical methods for decision making.
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MGMT X 460.983
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of investment opportunities and strategies in international markets, including the developed world and expanding emerging markets.
Format: In-Person
Next Start Date: September 28, 2023
MGMT X 430.136
The internship provides an opportunity to apply the material previously studied in your finance courses with a sponsoring company you secure in in a variety of finance-related job functions for a minimum of 120 hours.
Format: Independent Study/Internship
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.383
This internship provides practical experience in a variety of financial planning job functions within the industry and is an opportunity to apply the material previously studied in your personal financial planning courses.
Format: Independent Study/Internship
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.821E
This 2-hour interactive workshop will provide participants with pro tips on how to interview as well as a chance to practice those skills with top recruiters.
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MGMT X 430.4
A course designed for business and finance people (the end-user) on understanding artificial intelligence and how to effectively utilize it in their respective industries.
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MGMT X 430.611
This course provides a broad overview of credit instruments and markets, covering risk, return, debt securities, and the techniques firms and governments use to approach the debt market.
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MGMT 833.80
Learn about the equities markets in both up and down markets and the approaches that successful investors use to select stocks in both environments.
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MGMT 833.822A
Young investors have time on their side. What does that mean? Join us for this interactive seminar where we look at some of the basic building blocks of investing and the decision-making process as a young investor.
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MGMT 833.614
This one-day seminar introduces the skills and knowledge for researching and analyzing real estate investment opportunities to provide supplemental income, retirement income, or for long-term portfolio diversification.
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MGMT 833.439
Are you investing or speculating? Discover their differences and more during this free two-hour seminar.
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MGMT X 430.512
The major topics covered in this course are security markets, reading the economic environment, and evaluating investment risk and return.
Format: Hybrid (Remote)
Next Start Date: October 24, 2023
MGMT 835.1
A brief introduction to investments in mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and real estate investment trusts.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.32
This course introduces various market theories and the analysis of business cycles, analysis of individual companies and market analysis.
Format: Online | In-Person
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT 833.377
Reduce financial risk, plan for the future, separate and protect your personal assets. Acquire critical skills for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and family businesses. Learn from the instructor and discuss in class.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.616
Learn to underwrite and manage a portfolio of commercial mortgages and syndicated, middle-market, asset-based, and trade finance loans.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT X 433.033
This in-depth course educates individuals on the utilization of options and demonstrates how options can add value to your current investment strategies.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT 833.368
This one-day seminar helps you take charge of your financial choices by providing you a better understanding of key personal financial planning concepts and strategies.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 110
This course provides a fundamental background of quantitative techniques applicable for administrators in the public and private economic sectors, as well as a solid review of pre-MBA mathematics.
Format: In-Person | Online
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT 833.812
Creating wealth is a skill. This is a practical course that shows you how to acquire and develop that skill.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.135
Explore how banks and other financial institutions operate in a globalized world. Instruction includes an overview of monetary policy, foreign exchange, as well as central bank regulation processes and tools.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT 833.843
A new seminar that focuses on the different areas of managing a nonprofit business. 
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.38
This capstone course bridges academic coursework with actual practice management, introducing students to the skills and tools needed for developing a comprehensive financial plan for a client.
Format: Hybrid (In-Person) | Online
Next Start Date: January 8, 2024
MGMT UL 722.36
Hear from our panel of experts in the financial planning industry who will talk about their experiences in the field during our 2-hour livestreamed event.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT UL 722.24
Attend this free 1-hour live webinar to learn more about how UCLA Extension's CFP Board-approved Personal Financial Planning programs fit your needs and can help you reach your career goals.
Format: Information Session | Remote
Next Start Date: January 18, 2024
MGMT UL 722.5
Join us for this live online event to learn more about our exciting new Post-MBA program and discover if this program is right for you.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 813.5
Big data and database management is 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?…
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MGMT 813.8
Review blockchain basics, what are the fundamentals for rolling out an implementation plan and key considerations in applying this technology.
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MGMT 813.4
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…
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: February 20, 2024
MGMT 813.9
The Bloomberg Terminal is a powerful tool in finance. The Bloomberg Certification training is included in this module with the added advantage of being able to go through the training with a cohort…
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 813.3
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…
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: January 9, 2024
MGMT 813.2
This course will teach you skills on how to effectively integrate EDI and Sustainability into the core values of a company.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: November 7, 2023
MGMT 813.1
This course will help you develop an understanding on how to effectively navigate the future of work and all its challenges. 
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MGMT 813.7
Learn what is digital marketing, how to create a campaign and how to measure its effectiveness.
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MGMT 813.6
Phone interviews, video interviews, screening software, remote work environments, return to work protocols and how new forms of communication have impacted employee interactions are all at the…
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MGMT 833.826
This one-day seminar provides key investment fundamentals and application of these principles.
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MGMT 722.4
Attend our free information session and discover all of the benefits our Pre-MBA certificate program has to offer.
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MGMT 833.842
Attend this 2-hour interactive workshop where experts will go over the purpose of resumes and work with individuals on developing the kind of resumes employers are looking for.
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MGMT 833.433
Managing your job search can be a daunting task, especially during a pandemic. Learn what you can do to better manage the process from our panel of experts who make hiring and placement decisions regularly.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.514
This course emphasizes retirement-related issues such as preparing a needs analysis and reviewing qualified and tax-favored retirement plan designs and features.
Format: Hybrid (Remote)
Next Start Date: September 26, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT 833.323
This class explains time-tested strategies that help you to make informed financial decisions about retirement.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 427.904
Study the various retirement plans and other investment-oriented employment benefits for employees, opportunities for tax deferral and capital accumulation, and the advantages and disadvantages of various alternatives.
Format: Hybrid (In-Person) | Online
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT 826.1
The first part of a two-part series, this course is designed to introduce any student who is interested in or who is currently employed in any area related to billing, customer service, or collections and will address foundations for the revenue cycle and its applications.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 826.2
The second part of a two-part series, this course will continue to build upon hospital revenue cycle training as related to claims edits and will prepare you for a career in this field.
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MGMT 833.374
This review is intended for those who are planning to sit for the CFP Certification Examination. Exercises review several case studies and employ the necessary techniques to approach the various types of exam questions.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 433.02
Instruction focuses on the use of case studies to examine equities and bonds.
Format: In-Person
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT 891.1
Multidimensional economics explores the concept that the law of supply and demand does not work, that the actual model is the law of VALUE and demand. Hosted by Doug Howarth who was recently awarded with the best paper for the Economic and Data Analysis by the International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.831
This informative and easy-to-understand seminar explores the Social Security system and provides valuable tips on how to maximize your benefits.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.834
Maintain an intelligent investment strategy while learning how to design, evaluate, and manage a complete portfolio using the most up-to-date tools to screen for social responsibility.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.859
Join us for this free seminar where you will learn how important it is to have a properly designed special needs trust and the role it plays in securing your beneficiary's future.   
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 410.3
This course is the capstone for UCLA Extension’s Pre-MBA Studies Certificate and a cornerstone of the Corporate Finance and Financial Strategies Certificate.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: January 11, 2024
MGMT X 430.31
This course prepares you for learning the details of the financial planning process. Whether you are looking to sit for the CFP exam or enhance your personal understanding, this is the starting point.
Format: Online | Hybrid (In-Person)
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
MGMT X 430.326
Investing is a rigorous, evidence-based discipline of collecting and analyzing data to uncover the sources of risk and return. Understand why investors do not always make financial decisions that are rational.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: January 11, 2024
MGMT 833.641
Managing personal wealth is a business that should be guided by solid plans based on your goals, assets, and lifestyle needs. Learn how to better manage your wealth in a proactive, comprehensive, and objective manner.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.821N
Join us and our panel of experts as they offer tips and advice on how to balance remote work and life. 
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.821R
Even if you have no estate plan, you have an estate plan. Our next women, wealth, and wisdom series focuses on what you need to know and what your options are when it comes to having a plan and keeping it current.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.821M
Prepare for your financial future with top financial advisors. Learn investment strategies, how to manage expenses plus more during this 2-hour seminar.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.821C
This dynamic and interactive seminar will bring together three amazing individuals, Christa Ikona, Patricia Galea, and Shiny Unsal as they discuss how to overcome your fears and become the owner of your life.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.437
Our next series brings together a panel of top female attorneys who will share their experiences and expertise on important legal topics such as employment law, family law, and estate planning.
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MGMT 833.821P
Our next panel in the women, wealth, and wisdom series brings together top experts who will provide insights and offer advice on the topic of real estate.
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MGMT 833.821T
Next up in our Women, Wealth, and Wisdom Series we tackle climate change and how we can make a difference in the world.
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MGMT 833.821L
Hear from successful women who are at the top of their fields talk about their journeys on how they got there and lessons they have learned along the way. 
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MGMT 833.821V
Join us for the next seminar in our Women, Wealth, and Wisdom series featuring leading women in technology who will discuss opportunities and more. 
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MGMT 833.821S
Join us for the next seminar in our Women, Wealth, and Widsom Series as we discuss what it means to be an entrepreneur and the steps it takes to start your own business.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.821B
Already established in your career? Learn to take control of your finances, what decisions you need to be making, and how to ask the right financial questions during this 2-hour seminar.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.821U
The next installment of our Women, Wealth, and Wisdom series features women who are involved in Esports and they will offer insights into what it's like, how they have been accepted, and more.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.821G
Learn what it takes to improve your health and wellness and discover the keys to success from UCLA Extension Instructor Suzanne Elizondo, MS, RD., and board-certified sleep specialist, Sam A. Kashani, MD.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.821H
The growth mindset isn't just about attitude. Learn the steps you can take to create it, and more importantly, how to maintain it. Learn more at our latest seminar in the Women, Wealth, and Wisdom Series.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT 833.821A
Learn from Certified Financial Planners what financial steps you should be taking now as a young professional.
Next Start Date: TBA
MGMT X 430.614
Be exposed to real client data designed to challenge your writing skills. At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to effectively present findings to a credit manager or credit committee.
Next Start Date: TBA
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