SGMT 4200 3.00

This course focuses on the major steps in the M&A process: (1) developing and executing an acquisition strategy; (2) preparing a valuation of the target and negotiating a deal; and (3) developing and implementing the post-merger integration plan. Also included are the roles and motivations of the major players in an M&A transaction, such as the executives and Boards of the acquirer and target, and deal advisors. The course format includes business cases, lectures, classroom discussion of deals currently in the news and class visits by M&A practitioners.

Prerequisites: SB/INTL 3000 3.0 (Previously offered as SB/INTL 4400 3.00), SB/FINE 3100 3.00.