M&A Academy

Engineering Strong Transactions

SAN FRANCISCO | CHICAGO | NEW YORK

This curriculum-driven program provides guidance on engineering the deal process — from target sourcing through closing — to help corporate M&A teams build sound practices that are designed to deliver high-performing transactions.

Construct a strategic framework to evaluate acquisitions
Systematize diligence and ensure certainty of execution
Mitigate deal risks and liability exposure
Optimize transaction governance

M&A Academy at Wharton San Francisco | March 2026

4 Sections $2,500.00
M&A Academy at the University of Chicago | June 2026

4 Sections $2,500.00
M&A Academy at Cornell Tech New York City | September 2026

4 Sections $2,500.00

Available with an All Access Membership Account

Available on a Private Basis

The M&A Academy and M&A Master Classes can be delivered on a private basis to allow in-depth discussion on your company's specific challenges and priorities.

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Improving the M&A Process

More than 500 corporate M&A teams have completed the M&A Academy, which unpacks the key building blocks for high performing transactions.

Through a structured curriculum, interactive case discussions, and the peer-to-peer sharing of M&A best practices, participants leave empowered to improve their ability to create value as they execute transactions.

Engineering the M&A process to deliver
high-performing transactions

Corporate M&A teams tap into the Institute's intelligence platform and vibrant knowledge network
when executing acquisitions, joint ventures, minority investments, and divestitures.