This course is part of Mergers and Acquisitions Specialization.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Mergers and Acquisitions Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Apply advanced financial modeling techniques to M&A deals
Design optimal financing structures for acquisitions
Evaluate and execute leveraged buyout transactions
Implement corporate restructuring strategies
Analyze tax implications and accounting treatments in M&A
Develop comprehensive M&A valuation frameworks
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
8.2 Hours PreRecorded video
16 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course delves into the financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions, focusing on deal design and execution. Students learn advanced concepts in M&A finance, including valuation methods, financing structures, and capital management. The curriculum covers strategic M&A, private equity leveraged buyouts (LBOs), and corporate restructuring through spinoffs and asset transfers. Special emphasis is placed on practical applications of financial modeling and capital structure theory. The course combines theoretical frameworks with real-world examples to provide a thorough understanding of M&A deal mechanics.
Course Orientation and Module 1: Designing an M&A Deal: Accounting, Taxation, and Means of Payment
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Financing M&A Deals
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Private Equity and Leveraged Buyouts
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Corporate Restructuring: Divestiture and Spin-offs
Module 4 · 6 Hours to complete
Course Conclusion
Module 5 · 40 Minutes to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Mergers and Acquisitions Specialization
Instructor
Professor of Finance and Stanley C. and Joan J. Golder Distinguished Chair in Corporate Finance and Academic Director of iDegrees
Heitor Almeida is a Professor of Finance and the Stanley C. and Joan J. Golder Distinguished Chair in Corporate Finance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He joined UIUC in 2007 after serving as an associate professor at New York University's Stern School of Business. Almeida holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago, along with master's and bachelor's degrees from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro and the Federal University of Minas Gerais, respectively. His extensive academic background and research experience have established him as a leading expert in corporate finance, particularly in areas such as financial constraints, liquidity management, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.In his role at UIUC, Professor Almeida teaches courses like "Corporate Finance I: Measuring and Promoting Value Creation" and "Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions," where he equips students with critical insights into financial decision-making and strategic management. He is also the Academic Director of iDegrees, overseeing innovative online degree programs. His research has been published in numerous prestigious journals, and he serves as an associate editor for several financial publications, including the Journal of Financial Intermediation and the Journal of Banking and Finance. Recognized for his teaching excellence, Almeida has received multiple awards, including Professor of the Year for the EMBA Class at UIUC. Through his dedication to education and research, Heitor Almeida continues to influence the fields of finance and corporate strategy.
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