PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

This in-depth M&A course covers best practices in the deal process from target development through closing

Develop a strategic framework to evaluate acquisitions

Design an effective process for assessing a target and the integration strategy

Properly identify risks and manage exposure to liabilities

Improve efficiency, governance, and certainty of execution

TEACHING FACULTY

Stephen G. Morrissette, Ph.D


Professor Morrissette teaches Merger & Acquisition Strategy at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

His 30 years of transaction experience includes various Chief Financial Officer roles where he was responsible for M&A and post-merger integration.

Professor Morrissette has been teaching for the Transaction Advisors Institute since 2015. 

He was appointed to serve as the Institute's Faculty Director in 2020.

BEST PRACTICES

Designed for Corporate M&A Professionals


The M&A Academy was developed for corporate development professionals, strategy leaders, in-house M&A counsel, integration specialists, senior financial analysts, and business executives that are involved in designing and executing mergers and acquisitions. 

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Upon completion, you will receive 10.25 CLE credit hours and/or 12.25 CPE credits, a digital course completion certificate, and a tombstone for your desk.

You will also be invited to join a confidential network for exchanging ideas, best practices, guidance, and information with other M&A Academy alumni.

ENDORSEMENTS

Improving the M&A Process


More than 300 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.