Mergers and Acquisitions

At the end of this 11-week online programme, you will be able to:

• Recognise the various forms of corporate restructuring and their potential value

• Identify the differences, functions, benefits and challenges of M&A

• Illustrate the M&A process, including structuring, negotiating and valuation

• Explain the factors and process for successful post-merger integration

• Examine the roles and careers in M&A

Senior executives responsible for their organisation’s growth, portfolio, and investments, especially executives seeking to capture value through mergers to create synergies of revenue, cost and capital

Mid-level managers responsible for accounting, valuation, research, financial modelling and smaller-scale investment decisions, particularly those seeking to transition to an M&A role and build credibility and influence in dealmaking

Professionals in investment banking and finance who are responsible for sourcing, executing and managing deals, as well as building relationships with investment banks and private investors. It is particularly valuable for consultants seeking to create value for organisations and build expertise in deal management

Legal professionals working as legal counsel to investment banking, finance or law organisations, especially those who ensure compliance for their clients, structure transactions, provide due diligence and prevent antitrust liability in M&A

Consultants advising client organisations on financing and investing decisions looking to understand the M&A process from both sides, the roles of those involved and how M&A works in an international context

The programme is also suitable for various M&A professionals with the following goals:

• Strategic insights: If you are looking to develop strategic insights and frameworks to evaluate and execute M&A transactions effectively

• Career advancement: If you want to enhance your career by demonstrating your knowledge and gaining credentials in M&A

• Knowledge expansion: If you are looking to expand your knowledge and understanding of M&A to become more effective in your current or next role

• Practical application: If you want to learn to apply M&A knowledge to real-world scenarios

• Network building: If you are building a network of peers and industry experts through the programme

As part of Imperial College London, one of the top ten universities worldwide, Imperial College Business School Executive Education drives global business and social transformation through the fusion of business, technology and an entrepreneurial mindset. We attract brilliant minds and provide the environment to foster innovative thinking, resulting in groundbreaking ideas that unlock business opportunities. The Mergers & Acquisitions programme has been designed with the same careful balance of teaching, hands-on coursework and training that Imperial College London values across all of its programmes. It delivers a strategic curriculum that you can leverage right away to structure your own M&A deal.

Successful completion of the Mergers & Acquisitions programme may be used for credit on the Imperial College Business School Global Online MBA, subject to acceptance onto the Global Online MBA programme. Completion of this programme does not guarantee entry to the Global Online MBA programme.

Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Programme Advisers or call us at +44 208 629 1765 (UK) / +1 315 509 2976 (US) / +65 3138 2451 (SG)