Learners will analyze M&A fundamentals, evaluate valuation methods, and design merger execution models to master the end-to-end process of corporate restructuring. This course provides a comprehensive pathway to understand types of mergers, motives, life cycle stages, takeover strategies, and synergy creation. You will gain the ability to calculate free cash flows, apply discounted cash flow (DCF) models, use comparable company analysis, and implement advanced methods such as constant growth and reverse mergers.

Mergers & Acquisitions: Analyze, Value & Execute

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Analyze M&A concepts, strategies, and valuation methods.
Build and interpret DCF and pro forma merger models.
Evaluate synergy creation and post-merger performance.
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Assessments
21 assignments
Taught in English
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October 2025
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