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Paul Emery
Director
Business

Program Director
Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Personal Financial Planning,
Sales Management and Wealth Management

Tom Kendrick

Tom Kendrick
Program Director
Agile Management and
Project Management

Tom McGuire

Tom McGuire
Program Director
Human Resources,
Leadership and Management,
Marketing, Business Communication,
Entrepreneurship and Law

Victoria Sharma

Victoria Sharma
Program Director
Biotechnology

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Business

To break into the business field or advance your career, UC Berkeley Extension offers you the education and practical skills that make the difference in getting ahead. Our finance, economics and accounting courses teach real-world skills and techniques in areas such as asset pricing, corporate finance, macroeconomics and working capital. Learn the latest approaches to project management, leadership, human resource management, marketing, business administration and more with our professional certificates and comprehensive programs. Instructors with senior-level experience at top companies ensure an education you can apply on the job. And evening, weekend and online classes offer the flexibility that fits your busy schedule. Most courses are held in Berkeley, San Francisco, Belmont and online. Learn more at a free information session.

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Professional Certificates (What is a professional certificate?)

Featured Certificates:

New! Financial Planning and Analysis (EDP 31223) Also Available Online!

With the Certificate Program in Financial Planning and Analysis, you gain an understanding of the analytical underpinnings of economic decision making to work in the high-growth area of corporate accounting and finance. Learn more.

Updated: Accounting (EDP 152074) Also Available Online!

The Certificate Program in Accounting is designed to provide students with a broad and thorough understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting practices, to keep students abreast of innovations in the field and to enhance proficiency in accounting-related functions such as financial analysis and data interpretation. Learn more.

Updated: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (EDP 312091)

The Certificate Program in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management presents a strong instructional foundation for beginning and successfully operating a small business venture. Finalize your business plan, and practice the next steps to executing and managing a successful business. Learn more.

Project Management (EDP 152249) Also Available Online!

With the Certificate Program in Project Management, you acquire the skills to keep projects on task, on time and on budget. In six courses, this highly interactive curriculum builds from theories of project management to real-world practices applicable to all industries and fields. Learn more.

Specialized Programs of Study (What is a specialized program of study?)

Featured Programs:

Agile Management (EDP 312124)

Learn how to apply an Agile approach to better involve your customers, embrace change, facilitate human interaction and achieve results. Learn to leverage the most current systems-based thinking to craft a value strategy and successfully create and effect change to solve problems and bring improved performance and productivity to your organization. Learn more.

CPA Examination Preparation (EDP 312207)

This four-course series prepares you to take each of the Uniformed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination's four modules: Audit (AUD), Regulatory (REG), Finance and Accounting Reporting (FAR), and Business Environment and Concepts (BEC). Learn more.

Professional Communication (EDP 312199)

Learn how to motivate yourself and others, communicate a consistent message, negotiate and close deals, and implement strategies for improving career prospects and advancement. Learn more.

Sales Management (EDP 312166)

Get the tools to rise from staff member to sales manager with the Professional Sequence in Sales Management. Learn to create budgets, perform SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis and make effective presentations to senior management. Learn more.

Women and Leadership (EDP 312075)

The Professional Program in Women and Leadership provides concrete skills for using power and influence successfully in everyday work situations. Designed for women seeking advancement to leadership positions, the three-course sequence encourages women to lead business teams with honesty, respect, courage and compassion. Learn more.

Learn more about all of UC Berkeley Extension's professional certificates and specialized programs of study.

Information Sessions

Learn more about Extension—without making a commitment. Come to a free, no-obligation information session to discover how we can help you achieve your goals. Learn more about courses and programs, meet other prospective students, talk to instructors and staff and ask questions.

Enroll in a free information session, or call (510) 642-4111 to reserve your space.

Events, Programs and Resources

What Every Career-Minded Professional Should Know (EDP 055376)

Join noted career-coach Marty Nemko for an afternoon of practical tips, strategies and advice to get the most out of your career skills and your talents to ensure full and productive employment in the years ahead.

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 12, 12–10 pm
Location: San Francisco: Art and Design Center
Cost: FREE

Contact

To contact the department, email business@unex.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-4231.