Evening Certificate Programs (ECPs)

Overview

Campus PhotoThe key to success in today's global business environment is a top-quality university education. UC Irvine Extension offers today's professionals and tomorrow's leaders approximately 40 certificate programs led by instructors with extensive industry and professional experience. Our courses offer the latest in cutting-edge research and technologies, while utilizing the collaborative and practical approach in the classroom that you can apply immediately on the job. ECPs offer the convenience of night and daytime accelerated courses.

Certificate Requirements

All certificate program course requirements and electives must be completed with a grade “C” or better in each course, unless otherwise noted.

All certificate programs at UC Irvine Extension require professional-level English language proficiency in listening and note-taking, reading comprehension and vocabulary, written expression, and oral presentation. International students who do not meet certificate program admissions requirements are invited to enroll first in one of our English language program offerings.

Admission Requirements

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Graduate-level Professional Certificates

Length of Time

Some certificates can be completed in six months of full-time study; many take nine months to a year. The time required to complete a certificate program can vary depending on a variety of factors, including course sequencing, scheduling and demand.

Tuition Price

Campus PhotoQuarterly tuition includes an international student fee of $1,100 and the individual course fees. Average quarterly tuition: $3,500 (for other costs see Tuition & Fees).

All ECPs are designed for professionals and are mainly attended by Americans. Make life-long friends by working and studying along side of your American counterparts. For a full list of our ECPs, visit the Certificates area of the main Extension web site.

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