Mergers Acquisitions Financial Modeling

About this course

Master M&A, LBO, and spin-off financial modeling with practical, deal-focused training. Build job-ready skills for investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, valuation, and M&A advisory roles. This Specialization teaches learners how to analyze complex financial transactions and build professional models used in real-world deal environments. Through case-based courses, learners will develop hands-on expertise in merger modeling, acquisition analysis, leveraged buyouts, pro forma financial statements, purchase price allocation, synergy analysis, debt modeling, IRR calculations, and spin-off valuation. Learners will progress from core M&A and merger transaction modeling to advanced LBO investment analysis and corporate restructuring valuation. Each course focuses on practical application, helping learners evaluate transaction assumptions, forecast financial performance, assess deal impact, and perform sensitivity analysis. By completing this Specialization, learners will be able to build integrated M&A and LBO models, evaluate acquisition opportunities, analyze shareholder impact, value spun-off entities, and support strategic financial decision-making. This program is ideal for learners preparing for careers in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, equity research, valuation, and financial analysis.

Course objectives

• develop skills for investment banking and corporate finance
• understand the complexities of financial modeling in M&A
• evaluate strategic financial decisions