Mergers, Acquisitions, Private Equity (MSc) (Online) - LSBF

• Gain a strategic perspective on finance management that reflects the real-world finance and investment environment and focuses on the applied skills that modern employers are looking for.
• Develop the skills to act autonomously in developing, planning and implementing financial strategies.
• Use the skills you gain as the ideal stepping stone to a range of rewarding opportunities and take your finance and investment career to the next level.
• Get equipped with the critical-thinking skills needed to perform the strategic tasks required in high-level finance and investment positions.
• Dive into the fundamentals of finance, get in-depth knowledge of financial concepts, enhance your financial skillset, and bridge the gap between financial theory and practice.
• Study a wide range of finance and investment themes, investigate complex financial issues, and learn how to make research-based financial decisions.
• Go beyond basic corporate governance and delve into the nuanced responsibilities of directors, officers, and stakeholders, and understand the critical roles of transparency and accountability in enhancing organisational effectiveness and societal trust with mergers and acquisitions training.
• This program also includes a private equity online course element to highlight the interplay of private equity to generate significant financial return for investors.
• Our focus on ethical leadership and professional integrity prepares students to navigate complex ethical dilemmas and make decisions that both benefit society and adhere to professional standards.
• Gain a deeper understanding strategic risk management and internal controls, with a specific focus on the CFO's role in fostering ethical conduct and compliance.
• Benefit from the program’s unique focus on digital tools and ethics, addressing contemporary challenges in data privacy, security, and digital communication.
• Experience a comprehensive overview of the due diligence process, financing, and legal frameworks, preparing students for high-level strategic roles in these areas.
• Gain a deeper understanding of advanced financial analysis, modelling, and valuation, and learn to apply these skills to a variety of industries and investment scenarios to make informed decisions and optimise value.

• Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skills by evaluating and synthesising information across all functional areas of business in both local and global contexts through projects and case studies.
• Apply knowledge of finance and investments using integrated problem-solving skills and strategic analysis to be able to accurately assess the feasibility of business propositions and develop an integrated plan for a business.
• Identify and evaluate alternative investments in financial services.
• Assess the risks financial institutions face and the means of managing them.
• Apply the appropriate tools to prepare business and international financial statements.
• Define the strategies to maximise corporate value while reducing financial risks, and to identify hedging strategies using derivatives.
• Understand corporate governance and the responsibilities of directors with an emphasis on the importance of transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement in effective organisational management and control.
• Evaluate and manage risk through effective internal control systems, with a focus on the CFO/chief accountant’s role in review, compliance, and promoting ethical and responsible corporate behaviour.
• Use digital tools to efficiently enhance transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement, and apply digital risk management practices to address technology-related governance challenges, including data privacy and security.
• Develop knowledge and skills in navigating M&A and private equity transactions, including due diligence, legal and regulatory frameworks, financing sources, and the strategic assessment of transaction viability and success.
• Complete advanced financial analysis, modelling, and corporate valuation while applying various techniques to assess investment opportunities and optimise stakeholder value.
• Analyse complex financial data, evaluate diverse investment opportunities, and assess the implications of financial decisions on corporate strategy and goals by utilising key financial metrics.

LSBF has a flexible approach to learning with a modified delivery that places a greater emphasis on applied and interactive learning. Ultimately, LSBF aims to ensure that every single learner will study more efficiently, effectively and enjoyably.

• Retail Banking
• Investment Banking
• Private Banking
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Actuarial