ACP International Finance
Learn the foundations of international finance and the history and structure of international financial markets. You will discover the basic forces behind international investment flows and gain an understanding of the financial management techniques used by multinational firms. Determine the functions of foreign exchange spot trading, forward and derivatives transactions, and learn alternative financing and payment methods.
Who Should Enroll
Students who are currently attending university, have graduated from university, or are current working professionals and have an interest in the subject area will gain from the knowledge and skills presented in this program.
Program Benefits
- Analyze and understand financial data from multinational companies
- Create and analyze financial models
- Examine international financial markets and develop investment strategies
- Develop effective financial risk management strategies
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market with an internship in a U.S. company
Eligibility and Requirements
- Students who are currently attending university, have graduated from university, or are current working professionals.
- Demonstration of English language proficiency (one of the options below). Please submit scores from tests taken within the past two years.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- 71 iBT TOEFL
- 530 PBT TOEFL or 17 on each section
- 685 TOEIC
- 6.0 IELTS
- B2 CEFR or ISE or MET
- 450 Kaplan Test of English (KTE)
- 3.5 iTEP
- 95 Duolingo
- 50 Pearson Academic
- Advanced Cambridge
- EIKEN Japanese Test in Practical English “Grade pre-1”
- GEPT “High-Intermediate”
- Completion of English language school
- UCI 10-Week Intensive ESL: Level 5
- Kaplan International: Higher Intermediate
- FLS International: Level 16
- ELS Language Centers: Level 112
- University degree was completed in the U.S., Australia, U.K., or another country where instruction was taught in English
- English proficiency tests accepted
- Students must be at least 18 years of age or older
Students who do not meet our English requirement are encouraged to enroll in our 10-Week Intensive ESL program.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
To earn a certificate at UCI's Division of Continuing Education, students must complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or better.
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Curriculum
Examine the accounting principles used by multinational companies. Accounting equation, financial statement structure, financial statement analysis, cost structures (including fixed, variable, breakeven analysis, and overhead), cost systems, capital markets, working capital management, and present value will be explored. Study the accounting techniques needed to prepare a financial statement analysis and to compare financial results of different companies.
Examine the principles of financial mathematics and statistics. Time value of money, simple and compound interest rates, valuation of stocks and bonds, investment returns, financial valuation of projects, and probability in financial valuations will be explored. Study calculations common to business decision-making and how to apply mathematical tools to analyze financial data.
Examine the principles used in creating financial models. Study how to apply financial theories and concepts in the development of spreadsheet models that support effective financial analysis, as well as how to create models to compare financial statements of different companies using ratio analysis and other techniques.
Examine the international markets driving the global economy. The four financial markets – stock, bond, foreign exchange, and money – used by governments and multinational companies will be explored. Study how to track the four financial markets, how and why multinational companies invest their money, and where governments and business go to raise money. Also examine investment strategies for international markets. The role of exchanges and other markets as venues for trading stocks, bonds, currencies, and derivatives will be explored, as well as a broad range of investment securities, their pricing, trading, and application, both in hedging and speculation. Study the role and strategies of using market instruments in financial management decisions.
Examine the principles of financial statement analysis in a global context. How to interpret financial ratios, industry models, multiple year financial trends in companies and industries, profitability, and risks will be explored. Study income statements and balance statements in the same manner as chief financial officers, owners, presidents, and boards of directors of multinational companies.
Examine risk factors facing multinational firms and the mitigation options available. How to identify the most common types of risk from analyzing a firm’s public financial documents, income statements, and balance statements will be explored. Study how to develop a risk management strategy relevant to the objectives of the firm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Classes are scheduled variously between 09:00 and 17:00 (California time). Students will learn their specific class times when they enroll.
Please visit Program Dates for available intakes.
All ACP students must study full-time only.
An F-1 student visa is required for this full-time, on-campus program.
Yes. ACP programs offer internship opportunities at Southern California companies.
F-1 students who maintained their F-1 status for one full academic year (3 consecutive quarters) may apply for an OPT. Contact an international student advisor at immigrationofficials@ce.uci.edu for more information.
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