Corporate Mergers and Acquisition Strategies
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Corporate Mergers and Acquisition Strategies
This course is part of Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring Specialization
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Analyze mergers and acquisitions strategies and evaluate deal valuation techniques.
Assess due diligence processes, risks, and synergies in M&A transactions.
Apply financial analysis and strategic frameworks to real-world deal scenarios.
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May 2026
16 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
Learn how to analyze mergers and acquisitions strategies, evaluate valuation techniques, and assess due diligence processes used in real-world corporate transactions. This course provides practical skills in M&A analysis, financial evaluation, strategic decision-making, and corporate transaction assessment for finance and investment professionals.
The course begins with the foundations of mergers and acquisitions, helping learners understand merger structures, valuation methods, industry participants, and the complete M&A process. Learners will explore how M&A activities influence business growth, competition, and market positioning. As the course progresses, learners examine risks, failed mergers, and defensive strategies used during acquisitions. The course also introduces due diligence fundamentals and explains how companies identify financial, operational, and strategic risks before completing transactions. Advanced modules focus on in-depth due diligence, pricing strategies, financial analysis, goodwill, dilution, and synergy evaluation. Learners will apply these concepts through practical case studies such as Amazon–Whole Foods, Walmart–Google, and Dow–DuPont to understand real-world M&A outcomes and strategic implications. What makes this course unique is its balanced approach that combines structured M&A frameworks with detailed case-based analysis and practical business application. By the end of the course, learners will be able to confidently analyze acquisition opportunities, evaluate financial implications, assess transaction risks, and support strategic decision-making in corporate finance and investment environments.
This module introduces the fundamental concepts of mergers and acquisitions, including types of mergers, valuation techniques, and the overall M&A process. Learners will explore key industry players and understand how M&A activities impact businesses and markets globally.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
7 videos•Total 68 minutes
- Introduction to Merger and Acquisition•7 minutes
- Types of Mergers•8 minutes
- Valuation Method•9 minutes
- Stages in M and A•10 minutes
- M and A Firms•10 minutes
- M and A Effects•12 minutes
- Biggest M and A•11 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Foundations of Mergers & Acquisitions•30 minutes
- Introduction & Types of M&A•10 minutes
- Valuation & Process Overview•10 minutes
- Industry Players & Real-World Impact•10 minutes
This module focuses on the risks associated with mergers and acquisitions, highlighting failed deals, financial insights, and defensive strategies. It also introduces the fundamentals of due diligence and explores common pitfalls that can lead to unsuccessful transactions.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
8 videos•Total 79 minutes
- Failed Merger•8 minutes
- Merrill Lynch Revenues•10 minutes
- Denfensive ManeuvreS•11 minutes
- M And A Disasters•11 minutes
- Due Dilligence Disaster•9 minutes
- Ways of Financing an Acquisition•12 minutes
- Due Dilligence Process•10 minutes
- Hard and Soft Due Diligence Process•8 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Risks, Failures & Strategic Defenses•30 minutes
- Failed Deals & Financial Insights•10 minutes
- Disasters & Due Diligence Pitfalls•10 minutes
- Due Diligence Fundamentals•10 minutes
This module provides an in-depth exploration of due diligence, pricing strategies, and financial analysis in M&A. Learners will study advisory roles, goodwill, dilution, and apply concepts through real-world case studies such as Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
8 videos•Total 65 minutes
- Due Diligence for Financial Advisor•9 minutes
- Purchase Price and Consideration in Due Diligence•9 minutes
- Goodwill and Dilution Analysis in Due Diligence•8 minutes
- Case Study of M and A•10 minutes
- Cash Flow and Transaction Analysis in M and A•7 minutes
- Historical Stock Price Analysis in M and A•6 minutes
- Amazon and Food Market in Due Diligence•7 minutes
- Amazon and Food Market in Due Diligence Continues•9 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Deep Dive into Due Diligence & Analysis•30 minutes
- Advisory & Pricing Insights•10 minutes
- Case Analysis & Financial Evaluation•10 minutes
- Amazon–Whole Foods Case Study•10 minutes
This module focuses on advanced valuation techniques and real-world case studies to strengthen practical understanding of M&A strategies. Learners will analyze market valuation, financial performance, and major corporate deals such as Walmart–Google and Dow–DuPont.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
7 videos•Total 56 minutes
- Different Market Valuation•9 minutes
- Financials of Whole foods Market•8 minutes
- Case Study Walmart and Google•9 minutes
- Case Study Walmart and Google Continues•10 minutes
- Rockwell Financial's•10 minutes
- Dow and DuPont Casestudy•9 minutes
- More on Dow and Dupont•2 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Advanced Valuation & Case Studies•30 minutes
- Market Valuation & Financial Analysis•10 minutes
- Corporate Case Studies•10 minutes
- Mega M&A Case Studies•10 minutes
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