Mergers & 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 valuating.

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

• Identify the responsibilities of each player in an M&A deal.

The innovative thinking at Imperial College London has made the school a worldwide leader in the fusion of business, technology and an entrepreneurial mindset. Imperial’s Mergers & Acquisitions programme delivers a strategic curriculum you can leverage right away to structure your own deal:

• Compare various M&A models and understand how each can create value.

• Evaluate M&A in a global context as preparation for cross-border schemes.

• Master proven valuation and negotiation tactics.

• Explore relevant M&A case studies.

• Receive personal support from a dedicated Learning Team throughout the programme.

• Earn a verified Digital Certificate from Imperial College Business School Executive Education.

Senior Executives responsible for their firm’s growth, portfolio, and investments, especially executives seeking to capture value through mergers to create synergies of revenue, cost, and capital. Representative roles may include:

• Chief Executive Officer

• Chief Investment Officer

• Chief Financial Officer

• Consulting Director

• Corporate Vice President

• Director of Financial Reporting

• Director of Financial Services

• Director of Regulatory Affairs

• Director of Risk Management

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 to build credibility and influence in deal making. Representative roles may include:

• Quantitative Analyst

• Accountant

• Financial Services Manager

• Investment Manager

• Acquisition Manager

• Equity Analyst

• Certified Public Accountant

• Chartered Global Management Accountant

• Chartered Financial Analyst

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 companies and build expertise in deal management. Representative roles may include:

• Investment Banker

• Financial Adviser

• Investor in Venture Capital

• Investor in Distressed Assets

• Private Banker

Legal Professionals working as legal counsel to investment banking, finance or law firms, especially those who ensure compliance for their clients, structure transactions, provide due diligence and prevent antitrust liability in mergers and acquisitions. Representative roles may include:

• Junior Associate

• Midlevel Legal Counsel

• Senior Associate Attorney

• Senior Legal Counsel

• Partner

• Regulation and Compliance Attorney

• Hedge Fund Paralegal

• Risk Management Paralegal

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

• Consultant

• Senior Consultant

• Partner

• Finance Consultant

• Investment Consultant

• M&A Consultant

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)