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Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Welcome to the Advanced Valuation and Strategy - M&A, Private Equity, and Venture Capital course by Erasmus University Rotterdam. This comprehensive course offers critical insights into the latest valuation methods, equipping executives and students with the tools to make better business decisions. The course revolutionizes decision-making by extending static techniques from corporate finance with dynamic methods to quantify strategic thinking. The course is designed for (graduate) students in finance, economics, and business, as well as high-ranking professionals and a general audience interested in corporate finance and strategy.

  • Module 1: Executive Summary - Provides critical insights into the principles of corporate valuation and strategy, accessible for time-constrained executives and the general audience without any prior knowledge.
  • Module 2: Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Offers an in-depth understanding of DCF approaches, free cash flow calculation, multiples valuation, and company valuation.
  • Module 3: Corporate Strategy - Explores the linkage between valuation and strategy, economic value added, and corporate strategy.
  • Module 4: Corporate Real Options - Covers real option theory, risk neutral valuation, and the application of real options in venture capital.
  • Module 5: Option Games - Explores game theory, option games, and their application in bidding contests.

This course is particularly interesting for venture capitalists, private equity investors, investment bankers, CEOs, CFOs, and those aspiring to these affiliations. It offers three levels of engagement, ensuring accessibility for all learners. Join us to enhance your strategic decision-making skills and delve into the latest valuation methods to make informed business decisions.

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Course Modules

The course modules cover critical insights into corporate valuation and strategy, discounted cash flow analysis, corporate strategy, corporate real options, and option games. The content is structured to provide accessible learning for both executives and students.

Executive Summary

Module 1: Executive Summary - This module offers critical insights into the principles of corporate valuation and strategy, accessible for time-constrained executives and the general audience without any prior knowledge.

Discounted Cash Flow Analysis

Module 2: Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Dive into an in-depth understanding of DCF approaches, free cash flow calculation, multiples valuation, and company valuation to enhance your financial analysis skills.

Corporate Strategy

Module 3: Corporate Strategy - Explore the linkage between valuation and strategy, economic value added, and corporate strategy to make informed strategic decisions.

Corporate Real Options

Module 4: Corporate Real Options - Delve into real option theory, risk neutral valuation, and the application of real options in venture capital to gain a comprehensive understanding of strategic decision-making.

Option Games

Module 5: Option Games - Gain insights into game theory, option games, and their application in bidding contests to develop strategic decision-making skills.

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