Learn the inner workings of mergers and acquisitions with Columbia Business School Executive Education from the comfort of home or convenience of your office.
Boost your career or business through a world-class learning experience by earning a prestigious certificate and make an impact in the M&A deal-making world of the future.
Upon completion of the program you will possess a deep understanding of this major force in today’s corporate landscape, whether you are an “M&A practitioner” or not.
Earn the benchmark certificate in M&A issued by Columbia Business School Executive Education, member of the Ivy League, as a powerful and verifiable proof of your new competences in today’s job market.
This program is designed to be applications oriented. The program will seek to apply basic finance principles and analytical techniques to actual problems likely to be encountered by senior management of major corporations or those who are the advisors to such management in the context of an M&A transaction.
Learn in an engaging and enjoyable virtual environment.
Exchange with teachers and learning coaches on our forum and live sessions.
Very detailed learning analytics that make you aware of your progress.
Delivered by one of the most prestigious business schools in the world and recognized by the largest banks and international companies, after validation of your skills acquired through case studies and the final exam that you can take anywhere in the world in a Pearson Vue Center.
With 6,000 members, the First Education alumni community is a highly effective network enabling you to advance your career.
Professor Donna M. Hitscherich is currently Senior Lecturer in Finance, Director of the Private Equity Program and Head of the Bernstein Faculty at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics at Columbia Business School.
The M&A@Columbia Business School is a 10 weeks online course. Instructional learning through the first 7 weeks, and a major case study on weeks 8 to 10 to put your knowledge to practical use.
The M&A certificate is awarded by Columbia Business School Executive Education upon passing a one-hour final exam comprising 60 questions. It can be taken in any Pearson VUE center around the world, in 150 countries.
Work at your own pace, see the videos as many time as you like.
Do the quizzes and ask (and answer!) questions in the forum, exchange with peers, teaching assistants and the faculty.
Engage in live office hours sessions with Columbia faculty in our virtual classroom.
We do encourage work groups and exchanges between students.
60 questions that you have to answer in one hour, at a Pearson VUE center of your choice.
The program is open to all. There is no selection or conditions to fulfill. However, like any Columbia Business School program, it is demanding and will require you to invest some time and efforts.
Beyond the designation-we are believers that “You will only get as much as you put in” to the program.
The coursework prepares you for the M&A final exam which can be taken at any Pearson VUE center near your home or office.
The one-hour final exam comprises 60 questions. It can be taken in any Pearson VUE center around the world, in 150 countries.
Conditions to obtain the certificate are as follows:
The final grade is calculated as the weighted average of case studies grades (30%) and final exam grade (70%).
