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"The structure, the practice exams, the instructor — all top tier. Passed first try."
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Aarti SharmaSenior Project Manager · TCS
— The journey
Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Mergers & Acquisitions
- M&A fundamentals
- Merger concepts
- Acquisition concepts
- Transaction lifecycle
- Market participants
- M&A landscape
Module 2: Types of M&A Transactions
- Horizontal mergers
- Vertical mergers
- Conglomerate transactions
- Strategic acquisitions
- Financial acquisitions
- Business combinations
Module 3: Strategic Rationale for M&A
- Growth strategies
- Market expansion
- Diversification
- Competitive positioning
- Operational efficiency
- Value creation
Module 4: M&A Strategy Development
- Strategic objectives
- Acquisition criteria
- Market assessment
- Growth opportunities
- Strategic alignment
- Transaction planning
Module 5: Target Identification & Screening
- Target selection
- Screening criteria
- Industry analysis
- Company profiling
- Strategic fit
- Preliminary assessment
Module 6: Financial Statement Analysis
- Income statement
- Balance sheet
- Cash flow statement
- Financial ratios
- Historical performance
- Financial quality
Module 7: Business Valuation Fundamentals
- Valuation principles
- Enterprise value
- Equity value
- Value drivers
- Valuation approaches
- Valuation ranges
Module 8: Comparable Company Analysis
- Peer selection
- Trading multiples
- Financial metrics
- Enterprise value multiples
- Equity multiples
- Benchmarking
Module 9: Precedent Transaction Analysis
- Transaction selection
- Deal multiples
- Acquisition premiums
- Transaction benchmarking
- Historical deals
- Valuation interpretation
Module 10: Discounted Cash Flow Valuation
- Free cash flow
- Financial projections
- Discount rates
- Terminal value
- Present value
- DCF analysis
Module 11: Financial Modelling for M&A
- Model architecture
- Historical financials
- Forecast assumptions
- Transaction inputs
- Financial projections
- Model outputs
Module 12: Synergy Analysis
- Revenue synergies
- Cost synergies
- Operational synergies
- Synergy estimation
- Implementation costs
- Value creation
Module 13: Accretion & Dilution Analysis
- Earnings impact
- Purchase consideration
- Financing assumptions
- Pro forma earnings
- EPS impact
- Scenario analysis
Module 14: Due Diligence Fundamentals
- Due diligence process
- Financial review
- Commercial review
- Operational review
- Management assessment
- Key findings
Module 15: Financial Due Diligence
- Quality of earnings
- Revenue analysis
- Cost analysis
- Working capital
- Debt assessment
- Cash flow review
Module 16: Commercial Due Diligence
- Market analysis
- Customer assessment
- Competitor analysis
- Growth opportunities
- Business model
- Commercial risks
Module 17: Operational Due Diligence
- Business operations
- Supply chain
- Technology
- Human resources
- Operational risks
- Integration readiness
Module 18: Deal Structuring
- Transaction structures
- Asset purchases
- Share purchases
- Cash consideration
- Equity consideration
- Structure evaluation
Module 19: M&A Financing
- Cash financing
- Debt financing
- Equity financing
- Acquisition funding
- Capital structure
- Financing considerations
Module 20: Negotiation in M&A
- Negotiation strategy
- Deal terms
- Valuation discussions
- Stakeholder interests
- Negotiation preparation
- Deal communication
Module 21: Transaction Documentation
- Deal documentation
- Term sheets
- Letters of intent
- Information memoranda
- Transaction summaries
- Documentation workflow
Module 22: Risk Analysis in M&A
- Financial risk
- Strategic risk
- Operational risk
- Integration risk
- Market risk
- Risk mitigation
Module 23: AI in M&A
- AI-assisted target screening
- Financial data analysis
- Document summarization
- Due diligence support
- Predictive insights
- Responsible AI usage
Module 24: Deal Execution
- Transaction planning
- Process management
- Due diligence coordination
- Stakeholder management
- Deal timelines
- Closing preparation
Module 25: Post-Merger Integration
- Integration strategy
- Operating model
- Team integration
- Process integration
- Technology integration
- Performance monitoring
Module 26: Culture & Change Management
- Organizational culture
- Employee communication
- Leadership alignment
- Change planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Integration challenges
Module 27: M&A Performance Measurement
- Deal objectives
- Synergy realization
- Financial performance
- Operational KPIs
- Integration milestones
- Value creation tracking
Module 28: Cross-Border M&A
- International transactions
- Market differences
- Currency considerations
- Cultural factors
- Cross-border risks
- Integration considerations
Module 29: Advanced M&A Case Analysis
- Transaction assessment
- Strategic rationale
- Valuation analysis
- Synergy evaluation
- Deal structure
- Transaction recommendations
Module 30: Practical M&A Project
- Target assessment
- Financial analysis
- Company valuation
- Synergy analysis
- Deal structuring
- Executive presentation
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Who it's for
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device