BUNDLE: Strategic Growth and M&A
Program Details
About the Program
Growth decisions are among the most consequential choices leaders make. Whether evaluating an acquisition, forming a strategic partnership, or determining what a business is truly worth, executives need the financial insight and strategic judgment to pursue opportunities that create long-term value. Strategic Growth and M&A is a bundled executive learning experience designed to help leaders build that capability from the ground up through three complementary programs:
Experience
Together, these programs provide an integrated framework for evaluating and executing strategic growth opportunities. Participants begin by strengthening their ability to identify, structure, and sustain effective partnerships in Strategic Alliances & Partnerships. You’ll then build capability in assessing enterprise value and applying disciplined deal pricing in Valuation for Strategic Decision-Making. Finally, in Mergers & Acquisitions, you’ll examine the full M&A lifecycle, from strategic rationale and due diligence through execution and post-merger integration. This sequence gives leaders an end-to-end understanding of how organizations pursue growth through alliances and acquisitions, helping them make more informed decisions and lead transactions with greater confidence.
Earn a Certificate of Excellence
Enroll in the full bundle to receive preferred pricing and complete a comprehensive executive learning experience. Upon completion of the program, you will be awarded a digital badge to display on LinkedIn.
Program Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 612-625-5412
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Who Should Take This Course & Why
Schedule
Strategic Alliances & Partnerships Overview
- The Strategic Rationale for Alliances
- Choosing the Right Alliance Partner & Structure
- Practitioner Perspectives: Ben Irby, President, Snacks, General Mills
- Managing for Alliance for Success: Culture, Processes, and Termination:
- The Role of Trust
- Practitioner Perspectives: Jim Lawrence, Former EVP and CFO, General Mills
- Applying the Lessons
- Negotiating the Alliance
Learn more about the Strategic Alliances & Partnerships program.
Valuation for Strategic Decision-Making Overview
- Discounted Cash Flow Valuation
- “Multiples” Analysis & Final Modeling of Value
Learn more about the Valuation for Strategic Decision-Making program.
Mergers & Acquisitions Overview
Strategic Buyer Considerations
- M&A Process
- Role of Investment Banks & PE
- Legal Issues
- M&A Simulation
- Post M&A
Learn more about the Mergers & Acquisitions program.
Faculty & Instructors
Professor, Curtis L. Carlson Chair in Strategic Management
Professor, Department of Work and Organizations
Senior Lecturer, Finance
Carlson Executive Educators Network