The course focuses on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in modern financial markets. The course starts with a general overview of markets for corporate control and recent market developments. Based on the strategic rationale of M&A deals, students will learn the foundations of transaction processes and of deal financing. A vital part of this process is the pricing of the deal. Company valuation will, therefore, be an important part of the course.
- Why companies engage in M&A transactions
- The characteristics of different kinds of M&A deals: mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, divestitures, carve-outs etc.
- How M&A processes are structured
- How hostile takeovers work and how companies can defend against them
- How valuations work (relative and intrinsic)
This course is part of the prestigious part-time Master in Finance program, conducted in English on Fridays and Saturdays on Campus Westend. It offers a valuable opportunity to network and gain expertise without committing to a full degree program. As the number of seats is limited, we recommend to register early. If you’re a GBS alumni, explore our attractive alumni discount options.
Duration
Location
Language
Course fee
Participants have the choice of completing the course with a qualified certificate or attending as a guest auditor. As an auditor, you are not required to complete assignments, take exams or earn academic credits.
| ECTS | Certificate | |
|---|---|---|
| Guest auditor | - | Certificate of Participation |
| Full participant | 3 CP | Qualified Certificate |
This course can also be upgraded to a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Financial Technology Management in combination with other courses from our Master in Finance program.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Carsten Bienz
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Carsten Bienz joined the Norwegian School of Economics in 2006. He became a tenured Associate Professor in 2009. Carsten holds a Diploma in Economics from Eberhardt Karls University Tübingen and a doctorate in Finance from Goethe University Frankfurt. Prior to coming to NHH, he spent a year as a post-doc at the London School of Economics from 2005-2006. His research focuses on Private Equity, Venture Capital, Fixed Income, Financial Contracting, and Compensation in the Finance Industry.
| Date | Session |
|---|---|
| Sat., April 12, 2025 | 09:00-16:30 |
| Sat., May 3, 2025 | 09:00-16:30 |