Key Objectives | The Curriculum | Prerequisites | Completing Your Program | How to Apply

The Evening Certificate Program in Finance provides a solid grounding in the principles of finance and the professional skills you need to succeed. You learn the fundamentals of finance, the tools needed to be an effective financial professional, and the skills you need to construct computer-based models for financial decision making.

The program provides you with a thorough understanding of how corporate finance or investment management is practiced in the United States. It is an ideal opportunity for those preparing to launch a career in finance or for those already working in the field who want to learn new techniques in order to advance their careers. The Finance Program is a particularly good choice for those seeking to develop a financial specialty to add to an advanced business education.

Key Objectives

Completing an Evening Certificate Program in Finance will help you

• develop a detailed knowledge of current financial management practices
• acquire applied computer spreadsheet skills
• pursue further study, including advanced degree programs

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The Curriculum

The curriculum consists of a total of 16 semester units (240 hours of instruction), including four required courses and four electives. You may choose a specialization in either Corporate Finance or Investment Management. For complete course descriptions, please see the UC Berkeley Extension course catalog.

Core Courses

• Basic Corporate Finance
• Intermediate Corporate Finance
• Accounting for Financial Managers
• Financial Analysis and Modeling

Corporate Finance Specialization Courses

• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Business Valuation
• Elective

Investment Management Specialization Courses

• Investment Portfolio Management
• Options and Other Financial Derivatives
• Security Analysis
• Elective

Some required courses or electives may be taken through UC Berkeley Extension Online. Your academic adviser will provide you with your options.

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Prerequisites

• Bachelor's degree or significant professional work experience
• Essentials of Economics or the equivalent; Introduction to Financial Accounting or the equivalent
• Proficiency with computer spreadsheets is highly recommended

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Completing Your Program

The minimum time required to complete an Evening Certificate Program in Finance is one year, though your individual program may take longer due to the fact that not all courses are offered each term, some courses may be canceled, and some courses will fill before you register. You may begin the program in any term.

For more information, contact:
Certificate Program in Finance
UC Berkeley Extension
Department of Business and Technology
1995 University Avenue
Suite 110
Berkeley, CA 94704-7000
tel: (510) 642-4231
fax: (510) 643-0702
e-mail:

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