Course Highlights
  • 100% online programme 
  • 11-week course duration 
  • Flexible payment options are available
  • Advanced-level course 
  • Comprehensive syllabus 
  • Video lectures 
  • Live webinars 
  • Weekly assignments and interactive activities 
  • 3 corporate case studies 
  • Polls and discussions 
  • Unlimited programme access 
  • Dedicated programme support team
Curriculum

2 Topics
Introduce yourself to your global classmates
Become familiar with the learning platform used throughout the curriculum.

1 Topic
Explore the finances of corporate restructuring; including elements of financing; growth strategies and the process for value creation.

1 Topic
Compare a range of models in the M&A universe; such as consolidation; subsidiary; hostile takeover and horizontal integration; examining each form for value creation.

1 Topic
Consider industry trends; the point of view and motivation of every M&A player; and the potential benefits and drawbacks of M&A.

2 Topics
Explore a range of strategic restructuring forms as alternatives to M&A
such as alliances; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOPs); divestitures; joint ventures; carveouts and consortiums.

5 Topics
Identify key differences in the M&A process for the buy-side and the sell-side
Examine valuation
pricing
and financing issues
Prepare for due diligence in the transaction.

1 Topic
Takeovers require strategy; including preparation for possible defenses against hostile takeovers and negotiation and bidding techniques for the bargaining table.

1 Topic
Selling; transferring and consolidating the assets of two companies is a complex transaction; demanding solid negotiation; valuation; pricing and financing tactics.

1 Topic
When the ink is dry on the contract; the real work begins to maximise synergies and seamlessly combine core business interests in the post-merger integration process.

1 Topic
Overseas opportunities in emerging and developing markets are compelling but sealing cross-border deals depends upon specific M&A practices and priorities.

1 Topic
Roles and careers in the M&A process; from those searching for potential deals to investment bankers to lawyers dealing with documentation.

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