International Finance

Expand your career opportunities with UCI's Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP)

The fast path to advancing your career in International Finance.

Take the next step in your International Finance career in a program where you will learn the foundations of international finance and the history and structure of international financial markets. In just a few months, students will deepen their knowledge of the basic forces behind international investment flows and gain an understanding of the financial management techniques used by multinational firms.

Study at a Top 10 U.S. Public University with industry professionals in beautiful Southern California.

Bonus: Gain a competitive edge in the global Tourism & Hotel Management job market through an internship with a U.S. company.

Achieve your goals in a safe and supportive environment at a top university

Experience the unique academic and social life at the University of California, Irvine with comprehensive support and abundant campus resources. Join students from the U.S. and around the world as you gain invaluable skills to help you succeed in today’s global environment.

Why pursue a certificate in International Finance at UCI?

Analyze and understand financial data from multinational companies

Build credentials toward you next promotion in a lucrative field

Enjoy career flexibility by choosing among roles like financial analyst, financial manager, or securities, commodities and financial services sales agent

Boost your resume with a stand-out credential in just a few months

Build your professional network and study with classmates from diverse industries

Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company

Life at UCI

Enrolling at UCI gives you more than just a great academic program; students can expect a full range of support services to make their time with us as productive and fulfilling as possible.

Academic Experience

California Lifestyle

Participate in small classes of international students and:
  • Learn from instructors with extensive experience in their fields
  • Develop skills that can be implemented immediately
  • Enroll in a 10-week unpaid internship
Immerse yourself in an American experience:
  • Benefit from professional and cultural activities
  • Participate in a variety of campus activities, sports teams, and clubs
  • Embark on exciting field trips to popular cities, theaters, beaches, and more

Success Through Academics and Research (STAR)

For students looking to pursue a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate’s degree in the United States and want to benefit from expert guidance and assistance in the process.

Why choose UC Irvine?

UCI is renowned for its strength as a major research university. Its world-renowned reputation has also attracted faculty members from the top of their fields, including three Nobel Prize winners.
We are located in a dynamic U.S. business environment and in one of the most beautiful and engaging regions in Southern California — famously known as "The O.C."

Testimonial

Through the ACP in International Finance, I strengthened my financial knowledge and broadened my horizons. Moreover, when I came back to my home country, the ACP was a great asset in obtaining an internship at a management & IT consulting firm in Paris.

Dieudonne Juste Houessou | France

Accelerated Certificate Program

Are you ready to take the next step in your career at UCI?

Expand your career options by enrolling in an international program at UCI — where you’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and network you need to expand your horizons and opportunities.

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