UC Berkeley SCET and The Financial Academy Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Investment and Innovation Education

Berkeley, CA & Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) at UC Berkeley and The Financial Academy of Saudi Arabia are proud to announce a new strategic partnership aimed at advancing investment, finance, and innovation education. This collaboration, part of SCET’s Global Partnership Program, will foster knowledge exchange, executive education, and cutting-edge research, equipping finance professionals with the skills to navigate today’s rapidly evolving global markets.

As the first initiative under this partnership, SCET and The Financial Academy will launch the “Advanced Strategic Investment” program in Riyadh. This program, designed for investment professionals, portfolio managers, and financial leaders, integrates macroeconomic analysis, financial strategy, data science, and AI-driven investment tools to enhance decision-making and risk management.

“We are excited to partner with The Financial Academy to bring world-class investment and innovation education to Saudi Arabia,” said Ken Singer, Managing Director of SCET. “By leveraging Berkeley’s expertise in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship, we aim to empower professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to shape the future of global investment.”

Through this partnership, The Financial Academy will gain access to SCET’s cutting-edge courses, research, faculty, and Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem. The collaboration will also enable executive education programs, faculty exchanges, and joint initiatives to develop new insights at the intersection of finance and emerging technologies.

For more information on the SCET Global Partnership Program and upcoming initiatives, visit https://scet.berkeley.edu/global/global-partners/.