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Overview
Our internationally renowned faculty members — experts in the fields of finance, accounting, management and organizations and organizational change — will take you through the entire M&A process, from assessing strategic fit to considering market trends to making financing decisions.
Your in-depth exploration will also include topics such as the search process, valuation techniques, negotiations, tax-free versus taxable transactions, joint ventures, international M&A and best practices for developing a custom-tailored postmerger integration plan. You’ll leave the Merger Week program at the Northwestern University inspired and equipped to seek out and capitalize on new opportunities in the global marketplace.
Key Benefits
- Determine the shareholder value of a target company
- Identify and quantify sources of strategic fit
- Develop new strategies for acquisition and restructuring
- Develop a high-impact integration plan
- Manage and derive value from negotiations
- Test postmerger assumptions
- Apply new skills in a simulated acquisition
Programme Structure
The program focuses on the following areas:
- Drivers of Acquisition Success
- Developing Winning Acquisition Strategies
- Financial Analysis and Valuation
- Due Diligence and Negotiation
- Structuring Winning Deals
- Postmerger Integration Best Practices
Audience
- Executives and managers directly or indirectly involved in acquisition/alliance activities
- Managers with corporate development, planning and finance responsibilities
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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More details
START: May 12 at 4:30 PM; END: May 17 at 12:00 PMSTART: October 20 at 4:30 PM; END: October 25 at 12:00 PM
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Finance Management Studies Accounting View 79 other Short Courses in Accounting in United StatesAcademic 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.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Who Should Attend:
- Executives and managers directly or indirectly involved in acquisition/alliance activities
- Managers with corporate development, planning and finance responsibilities
Tuition Fee
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International
10700 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10700 USD for the full programme during 6 days. -
National
10700 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10700 USD for the full programme during 6 days.
- Fee includes lodging and most meals.
Living costs for Evanston
1100 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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