Program Overview

Business Valuation Course

The Business Valuation course explores the basics of business valuation, including how businesses are valued, how equity is valued, and how the enterprise is valued.

Course Details

• Duration: As few as 11 weeks
• Units: 4.0
• Current Formats: Online, In Person
• Cost: Starting at $855.00

What You Can Learn

In this course, you will learn the main methods of valuation (intrinsic and relative), their strengths and weaknesses, and when to apply each. Topics include:

• Discounted cash flow
• Comparable market multiples
• Comparable transaction multiples
• Liquidation/terminal value You will also learn to read between the lines on financial statements, perform industry competitive analysis, growth projection, financial forecasting, and capital asset pricing.

About This Course

This course is intended for students with a strong accounting/finance background. Minimal prerequisites include Introductory Financial Accounting and Introductory Corporate Finance. This course also requires working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Prerequisites

• Introductory Financial Accounting
• Introductory Corporate Finance
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Spring 2026 Schedule

• Date: March 30 - June 14
• Format: Online
• Instructor: Peter Lou, CFA
• Fee: $905.00

Summer 2026 Schedule

• Date: June 24 - September 2
• Format: In Person
• Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
• Fee: $855.00

Course Requirements

• Book: Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies (8th edition for Spring, 7th edition for Summer)
• Publisher: Wiley
• Internet access required

This Course Applies Toward the Following Programs

Corporate Finance and Financial Strategies Certificate

This program is designed to teach the latest methods and tools for business valuation, corporate budgeting, and financial forecasting. It is perfect for those advancing into corporate financial planning and budgeting roles. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge to evaluate and recommend strategic financial decisions for their business.