Finance · Professional · MBE™
MA
Mastering Mergers and Acquisitions
Finance
Professional level
32 Hours
18 Modules
Self-paced
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MA
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- Structured, practical content built around real-world application
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About the MA Certification
Understand the full M&A journey from strategy and valuation to integration and value creation.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the M\&A lifecycle.
- Assess strategic fit and deal rationale.
- Compare deal types and buyer profiles.
- Evaluate synergies and failure risks.
- Screen and select acquisition targets.
- Apply valuation fundamentals and advanced techniques.
- Support due diligence and negotiations.
- Analyze financing and deal structures.
What you take away
Skills You'll Build
M\&A Strategy.
Target Evaluation.
Business Valuation.
Due Diligence.
Core Topics
Who Is This Course For?
Finance professionals
Value, structure and finance M&A transactions
Corporate development teams
Run deals from target screening to integration
Investment professionals
Evaluate acquisitions and exit opportunities
Business leaders
Grow through acquisitions with clear strategic logic
Managers
Lead teams through integration and change
Strategy professionals
Align M&A activity with corporate strategy
What's Included?
Self-paced modules you can revisit anytime- Digital study resources and templates
- Knowledge checks and practice assessments
- The fee includes course, examination and certification fees
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Certification terms and policies apply
Course Outline
- Why Companies Pursue Mergers and Acquisitions
- The End-to-End M&A Lifecycle
- Strategic, Financial, and Defensive Motives
- Key Players and Advisors in a Deal
Complete the professional assessment to earn the MA credential
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