Private Equity
Why study Private Equity?
Private Equity is an 11-week online programme from Imperial Executive Education. It combines live online teaching sessions and video lectures with interactive activities and assignments to enable high-impact learning for professionals in private equity, investment banking, finance, and related fields. As a participant you will:
- Examine the past, present, and future of private equity, the role private equity plays as both a financing tool and an investment opportunity, and understand the risks it presents for investors.
- Learn about the types and economics of private equity, and get insights into recent private equity developments in emerging markets.
- Explore the impact of private equity with Imperial thought leaders, and expand your knowledge via relevant case studies and assignments as well as your peers.
- Receive personal support throughout the programme from a dedicated learning team and finish the programme prepared to advance your career in—or make your move to—private equity and be able to use its power to create value for you, your organisation, or your clients.
- Earn a verified digital certificate from Imperial Executive Education.
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Programme highlights
This programme provides a strong theoretical framework as well as practical applications and tools that will enable you to:
Describe the origins and organisation of the private equity industry
Recognise the various segments of private equity and how they create value
Illustrate the investment process and the importance of due diligence
Identify the latest developments in the private equity industry
Evaluate private equity investment opportunities
Determine private equity negotiations and deal structuring
Illustrate the managing and monitoring of an investment
Perform valuation of LBOs and calculations for performance distribution
Appreciate the roles and careers in the private equity industry
Programme experience
Video lectures
Live webinars
Interactive activities
Discussions
Case studies
Dedicated programme support team
What you will learn
This 11-week programme provides participants with a thorough understanding of the past, present, and future of private equity as well as the opportunities and risks it presents for investors and insights into recent developments in emerging markets. Unlike many finance courses this is not an overly quantitative programme. While the discussion of valuation contains quantitative work, the main focus will be on analytics—especially qualitative factors.
Begin the programme by introducing yourself to your global classmates and becoming familiar with the learning platform used throughout the curriculum.
Examine the history of private equity, analyse the types of companies and their motivation for investing in private equity and describe the various stages of private equity investing.
Identify private equity financing opportunities, determine the value creation drivers in growth capital, development capital, leveraged buyouts, and distressed situations, and analyse the factors to take a private company public.
Analyse the performance and sustainability of private equity funds, differentiate between sub-asset classes, determine the impact of diversification on asset allocation, identify the stages of the investment process, and assess the available deal opportunity sources.
Examine the principles of financial modeling, demonstrate the steps of LBO analysis, utilise the available valuation techniques, and discuss the process of negotiations.
Apply valuation analysis to real situations by utilising available valuation techniques, analyse the results of valuation techniques, and create professional documentation.
Demonstrate valuing an LBO and examine managing an exit or alternative exit.
Examine the impact of the credit crisis on the private equity industry, analyse how private equity investors manage investments, and determine the ethical considerations in private equity investing
Examine the impact of recent trends on fundraising, investments, and performance, identify the structural differences between investments, and determine the developments in investing to monitor and manage.
Describe the developments of private equity in emerging markets and discuss the roles in the private equity industry.
Perform calculations for performance distribution, explain the differences between private equity firms and private equity funds, and identify the careers in the private equity industry.
Who should attend
This programme allows participants working in investment banking and finance build solid foundational knowledge in the private equity industry and take advantage of it as a financial tool and an investment opportunity.
It is particularly relevant for the following roles:
Investment Banking Professionals looking to transition to a private equity role and build credibility by adding a certificate to their profile. Representative roles may include:
Investment Banker
Investment Banking Associate
Investment Banking Specialist
Investment Manager
Investment Advisor
Investment Banking Analyst
CXOs and Senior Executives looking to build a roadmap for initiatives that will generate the most value for the company, and recognise the drivers of value creation in private equity. Representative roles may include:
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Finance Officer
Chief Investment Officer
Managing Director
Managing Partner
President
Vice President
Director of Financial Services
Mid-Level Managers and Analysts working in the Investment Banking or Finance industry seeking to understand how private equity negotiations and deal structuring work. Representative roles may include:
Quantitative Analyst
Accountant
Hedge Fund Manager
Risk Manager
Asset Manager
Financial Analyst
Investment Analyst
Fund Manager
Professionals working in Private Equity firms looking to build value for their company and progress their career in the field of private equity. Representative roles may include:
Private Equity Associate
Private Equity Specialist
Private Equity Analyst
Private Equity & Venture Capital Investor
Investor
Associate
Senior Associate
Partner
Consultants or Financial Advisers aiming to create value for client companies, excel at deal management, build long-term relationships, and better understand how to evaluate PE investment opportunities. Representative roles may include:
Investment Consultant
Finance Consultant
Financial Adviser
Family Office Representatives
Private Banker
Private Investor
Investor Relations Specialist
Programme faculty
Partner at Candesic Strategy Consultants, Visiting Professor in Finance at Imperial College London
Marc Kitten is a founding partner at Candesic Strategy Consultants in London. He has 25 years of experience in transactions and financial markets and advises corporations and ...
Case studies
The programme incorporates real-world case studies into the lessons to illustrate both best practices and missteps in action, including:
Berkshire Partners: Bidding for Carter’s
Review the private equity firm’s considerations and overall strategy in recommending a final bid and financial structure for a leveraged buyout of the children’s apparel company, from their initial research and due diligence to valuation and bid strategy.
China Fire
Explore different methodologies for valuing a company through the lens of this case, where a Chinese company in the fire protection industry is being taken private by its family owners and Bain Capital’s private equity arm.
Yell Group
See how a team of private equity investors work to value the leveraged buyout of a Yellow Pages business that operated in both the United States and the United Kingdom as they deal with cross-border valuation issues as well as how to value a stable cash cow business and a growth business.
Emi
Study how international law firm Clifford Chance advised Citigroup on the disposals of EMI's recorded music business and music publishing business for a combined $4.1bn value.
Kmart, Sears, and Esl
How did a hedge fund become one of the world’s largest retailers? Explore the emergence of financial buyers like private equity funds and hedge funds as strong competitors to strategic buyers in the same industry in the mergers and acquisitions market.
Southern Cross
Follow the formation and development of a private equity firm investing in Latin America in this case study.
Certificate
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate of participation by Imperial Executive Education.
Note: You will earn the Associate Alumni status upon successful completion of the programme. Visit the Associate Alumni page to find out more.
Imperial College Business School Global MBA
Successful completion of the Private Equity 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
How do I know if this programme is right for me?
After reviewing the information on the programme landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the programme brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this programme is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated programme adviser will follow up with you very shortly.
Are there any prerequisites for this programme?
Some programmes do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the programme landing page, as well as in the programme brochure. If you are uncertain about programme prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at learner.success@emeritus.org for assistance.
What are the requirements to earn a certificate?
This is a graded programme. You will be required to complete a combination of individual assignments, quizzes, and a final project. Each component carries a certain number of points and a cumulative score of 75% is required to pass and obtain your professional certificate.
Will I be guaranteed a job upon completion of the programme?
The primary objective of this programme is to give you the skills you need to be prepared for a job in this field. While eligible participants will receive career coaching and support and may receive introductions to our hiring partners, job placement is not guaranteed.
How much time will I be expected to devote to this programme?
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
How will I spend my time in this programme?
You will divide your learning time between viewing recorded coding demos, video lectures, contributing to class discussions, completing assignments, projects, and knowledge checks, and attending optional live sessions with industry experts and programme leaders.
How is the programme administered? Can the programme be accessed anytime?
The programme is accessed through the custom learning portal. This portal will give you access to all programme-related content such as video lectures, assignments, and discussions. Live office hours will be conducted using a webinar tool. The video lectures and assignments are accessible weekly throughout the programme. In the event you miss a live session, a recording will be made available.
Do I need to attend live sessions every week?
Faculty video lectures are recorded, allowing you to watch these on your own schedule. However, participation in optional live sessions and discussion boards is highly encouraged. Live sessions will give you the opportunity to draw on the coding experience of our industry-experienced course leaders to answer your questions and help reach your learning goals. The discussion boards are also an integral part of the learning experience, giving you and your peers the opportunity to learn together, along with guidance from the moderators.
Can I download the programme videos?
You can download video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. However, the video lectures are only available for streaming and require an internet connection.
How do I interact with other programme participants?
You can communicate with other participants through our learning platform. You will be able to form groups based on your interests and location. A direct messaging feature is also available through the platform.
What is it like to learn online with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?
More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programmes said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded. All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the programme delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the programme in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course. A dedicated programme support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
What are the requirements to earn the certificate?
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enrol. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programmes are designed to fit into your working life. This programme is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programmes include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the programme brochure. Please contact us at learner.success@emeritus.org if you need further clarification on any specific programme requirements.
What type of certificate will I receive?
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile. The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the programme, once grading is complete.
Can I get the hard copy of the certificate?
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
Do I receive alumni status after completing this programme?
No, there is no alumni status granted for this programme. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the programme brochure.
How long will I have access to the learning materials?
You will have access to the learning platform and all programme materials (videos excluded) for one full year following the programme start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
What equipment is needed or the technical requirements for this programme?
To successfully complete this programme online, you must have access to a device meeting the minimum requirements, found here. In addition, Microsoft Office or similar product and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts in all programmes. Please check the learning platform on the first day of class.
Do I need to be online to access the programme content?
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet and video content is not available for download. You can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. Video lectures must be streamed via the internet and webinars and small group sessions will require an internet connection.
What is the programme fee for the programme and what forms of payment do you accept?
The programme fee is shown at the top of this page.
Flexible payment options, group enrolment benefits and referral bonus are available.
Tuition assistance may be available for participants who qualify. Please contact your programme adviser to discuss.
What if I don’t have a credit card – is there another mode of payment accepted?
Yes, you can do the bank remittance via wire transfer. Please contact your programme adviser for more details.
Is there an option to make flexible payments for this programme?
Yes. Flexible payment options are available for this programme. We partner with loan partners to offer you flexible and transparent loan options. More information about loan financing is available here. Installment payments are also available—you can find the options here.
Does the programme fee include taxes? Are there any additional fees?
Yes, the programme fee is inclusive of any taxes with the exception of GST for Singapore residents.
Who will be collecting the payment for the programme?
Emeritus collects all programme payments, provides learner enrolment and programme support, and manages learning platform services.
Are there any restrictions on the types of funding that can be used to pay for the programme?
Programme fees for Emeritus programmes with Imperial Executive Education may not be paid for with (a) funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008 or similar types of military education funding benefits or (b) Title IV financial aid funds.
What is the programme refund and deferral policy?
For the programme refund and deferral policy, please click the link here.
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