4.2 Read 281 reviews
Overview
Following on from the first introductory course about mergers and acquisitions, this course looks in more detail at major aspects of the mergers and acquisitions industry.
On this Mergers and Acquisitions - Advanced Theory course delivered at FutureLearn you’ll get an overview of accounting and projections for mergers and acquisitions and learn more about financing deals. You will also spend time considering the seller’s viewpoint as well as touching on disclosure of acquisitions, hostile takeover defences and private equity.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Identify the types of takeover defenses
- Demonstrate how to disclose an acquisition
- Identify the purpose, advantages, and disadvantages of the Letter of Intent
- Interpret the meaning of the First Offer
- Explain the steps involved in the Sale process
- Evaluate how to use an Investment Bank
- Explore the seller's viewpoint
- Investigate Contingent Payments
- Summarise New Debt, New Equity, and Private Equity
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- M&A Finance and The Seller’s Viewpoint
- Case studies and further lessons
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- New York City, United States
Disciplines
Economics View 43 other Short Courses in Economics in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is ideal for financial analysts and associates. It is also suitable for directors and managers who have transitioned, or hope to transition, to mergers and acquisitions from other areas, such as equities or fixed income.
- To get the most from this course you will need a good knowledge of financial analysis and MS Excel.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
-
International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents99 EUR / full≈ 99 EUR / full - Out-of-State99 EUR / full≈ 99 EUR / full
Funding
Improve page content