Mergers, Acquisitions and Private Equity

Start Date: Jan/ Apr/ Jul/ Oct

Campus: 100% Online

Credits: 90 ECTS credits

Duration*: Full-time: 12-14 months

                 Part-time: 24 months

*The maximum duration for completing the programme is 36 months from registration.

Language: English

Accreditation: MFHEA

Level: MQF/EQF - 7

Fees: £ 9,500 (Student Payment Plan Available)

Awarded By: LSBF Malta

• 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.

• 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 programme’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, modeling, and valuation, and learn to apply these skills to a variety of industries and investment scenarios to make informed decisions and optimise value.

• 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, modeling, 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.

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Stage I 

• Business and Financial Analysis
• Quantitative Finance and Financial Markets
• Corporate Finance

Stage II 

• Corporate Governance and Ethics
• Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity
• Advanced Corporate Finance

Stage III 

• Integrative Research and Consultancy Project

**The specialisations are subject to change according to student demand.

• Relevant undergraduate degree (any class, any subject area) or ACCA/CIMA or other equivalent professional qualifications.
• Applicants who do not meet the stated entry requirements may apply via the Mature Route. Applicants will be asked to provide evidence of three years’ managerial work experience, plus certificates/ transcripts of their highest qualifications achieved to date. Applications via this route are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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• Applicants who do not meet the academic criteria may be considered based on post-secondary level education and work experience under certain circumstances, subject to review from the LSBF Academic Admissions Board.

• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
• High school completed in English.
• Bachelors completed in English.
• 2 years of work experience in an English-speaking environment (upon approval by admissions board).