Area of Interest

Business & Leadership

Become competitive and increase your profitability

The rapid and complex changes occurring in today's business world continue to place increasing demands on all levels of an organization. The University of California, San Diego Extension's professional certificates and courses provide students from a wide range of industries with the tools necessary to boost their careers and improve performance and profitability within their organization.

Whether you are starting, changing, or advancing your career, Extension gives you the opportunity to join a learning community of professionals and acquire real-world understanding of business practices from industry experts.

Accounting and Taxation

Gain a foundation in accounting, taxation, and auditing. Units are eligible to meet the requirements of the CA State Board of Accountancy and other credentialing agencies.

Business Management

Modern management techniques for today’s business professionals.

Facilities Engineering and Management

Make effective and sustainable facilities management decisions that reduce costs while enhancing your organization’s facility and services.

Finance and Business Analysis

Financial considerations are the backbone of business. Build your knowledge in the pillars of finance.

Human Resource Management

Successful human resource professionals are proactive, ethical, and trusted advisors. Build and enhance your HR competencies through practical HR education.

Leadership Development

Develop leadership skills and strengthen your organization’s effectiveness while transforming your team’s ability to succeed in today’s competitive business environment.

Marketing

Acquire marketing skills and remain competitive in an ever-changing landscape.

Nonprofit Management

Expand your fundraising skills with our Fundraising Certificate: Classes in annual giving, donor relations, grant writing, and financial management.

Project Management & Lean Six Sigma