MGMT8131 · Management and Organization

Mergers and Acquisitions

Carroll School of Management

This course provides an overview of the various stages of the M&A process, and the key decision points which help guide it. This course is meant to be a survey class, covering a wide range of M&A topics. It is recommended for participants pursuing careers requiring the formulation of inorganic growth options for businesses (e.g., general management, business development, or consulting) or the assessment of business investment opportunities (e.g., investment banking, venture capital, or private equity). A broad overview of each typical stage in an M&A process will be discussed to include strategy, target identification, valuation, due diligence, financing, deal structure, negotiating an agreement, closing, and integration. Armed with an understanding of each stage of the M&A process, possible decision frameworks will be formulated and discussed.