Mergers and Acquisitions

Create value at every step of the M&A process
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Key takeaways

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

As confidence returns to the M&A market, adaptability is key. Our 11-week Mergers & Acquisitions programme provides participants with a holistic understanding of contemporary dealmaking and corporate restructuring, enabling them to acquire a deeper awareness of the processes and players in M&A today. With a focus on motives, proven tactics and industry trends, they will be prepared to facilitate optimal M&A outcomes, accelerating their career.
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Marc Kitten
Partner and Co-Founder, Candesic; Visiting Professor in Finance, Imperial College Business School

What you will learn

This online programme focuses on the strategic and financial aspects of corporate restructuring, helping you identify the unique opportunities and challenges of M&A and providing you with clarity and confidence throughout the M&A cycle.

Testimonials

“I found both the case study research and assignment questions thought-provoking and reaffirming. I feel like my M&A knowledge has broadened and deepened.”
Emily Vernon
Finance Leader
“The programme's content is excellent, as it provides a comprehensive understanding of M&A and delves into essential aspects.”
Luis Covarrubias
M&A Leader
“The programme's best aspect is the flexibility to learn at one’s own pace. This allowed me to focus on specific areas that needed more attention.”
Sam Olliver
Property Management Leader
“Marc Kitten is an outstanding professor with a profound knowledge of the M&A subject. I appreciate his approachable nature, as well as his encouraging yet positively challenging teaching style.”
Richard Jarvinen,
M&A Leader
“The programme encouraged me to shift my focus towards utilising strategies for M&As that were previously unfamiliar to me. I wholeheartedly agree with this approach.”
Sathien Srisaikham
Finance and IT Leader
“The programme is well structured. The case studies, a highlight of the curriculum, enabled me to apply the knowledge I gained. Overall, I am very pleased with the programme.”
Francisco Castro
M&A Leader

Who is this programme for?

Building on your business knowledge in accounting, finance, valuation, strategic management and organisational behaviour, this programme is designed to expand your skills in M&A techniques and transactions. It will be most valuable for:

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

Programme highlights

Video lectures

Video lectures

Learn at your own pace with dynamic and engaging recorded video lectures led by programme faculty.

Live Webinars

Live webinars

Participate in four live sessions with programme faculty to reinforce topics and magnify your knowledge.

Weekly Assignments

Weekly assignments

Expand your understanding of the module topics through weekly assignments based on programme content and suggested reading.

Case Studies

Case studies

Explore the challenges, wins and failures of corporate restructurings in real-world case studies.

Interactive activities

Interactive activities

Exchange perspectives with classmates from around the world by participating in discussions, polls and surveys.

Hands-on activities

Hands-on activities

Solidify your learning with self-study and required activities related to each module.

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Capstone project

Work on a capstone project, and apply programme insights to propose an M&A deal.

Dedicated programme support team

Dedicated programme support team

Receive personal support from a dedicated learning team throughout the programme.

 Continuous programme access

Continuous programme access

Enjoy access to videos and learning material for up to 12 months from the programme start date.

Certificate of Completion

Certificate of completion

Earn a verified digital certificate from Imperial College Business School Executive Education.

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Capstone Project

The capstone project helps you apply programme insights to the complexities of M&A transactions. By utilising the functional knowledge of corporate restructuring, you will analyse potential M&A opportunities and prepare a strategic report for a proposed M&A deal. By working on this project, you will learn to plan and execute M&A transactions that create significant value for your organisation.

Case studies

There are both cautionary and inspirational lessons to be learned from real-world takeovers. You will examine details of the following corporate restructurings:

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PORSCHE + VOLKSWAGEN

Although the negotiations took three years, the friendly vertical merger between these German automotive giants in 2009 resulted in synergy valuation.

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DAIMLER + CHRYSLER

Designed to safeguard competitiveness for both car companies, this strategic merger in 1998 did not have the desired result, with Daimler later selling Chrysler at a loss.

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AXEL SPRINGER + SELOGER.COM

In a creeping takeover, German media group Axel Spring employed hostile techniques in 2010 to get the better of the French online property company, SeLoger.

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PHILIP MORRIS + KRAFT FOODS

Notable as the largest merger of its kind in 1988, the acquisition was designed to allow Philip Morris to diversify from tobacco and Kraft to retain its independence.

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ABN AMRO + FORTIS BANK NETHERLANDS

The 2010 marriage between the Dutch bank group ABN AMRO and Fortis was a rocky and complex merger with several false starts and crises.

Mergers & Acquisitions with Imperial Executive Education

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.

Meet the faculty

Marc Kitten

Partner and Co-Founder, Candesic; Visiting Professor in Finance, Imperial College Business School

Marc Kitten has over 30 years of experience in transactions and financial markets. In 2003, he co-founded Candesic, a London-based strategy consultancy, specialising in health...

Certificate

Certificate

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a verified Digital Certificate by Imperial College Business School Executive Education.

Please note that this programme contributes to earning Associate Alumni status. Visit the Associate Alumni page to find out more.

Imperial College Business School Global MBA

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.

FAQs

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)

Early registrations are encouraged.

Flexible payment options available.

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