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This specialisation, delivered 100% online through LSBF's online learning platform, will help you build a career in investment banking, beginning with this comprehensive overview of the modern finance world. This online degree will consolidate and build upon your existing knowledge of corporate finance, paying particular attention to mergers and acquisitions, and private equity.

Learning to identify and evaluate challenges in finance, you will develop your analytical and decision-making skills. You will even apply these skills to real-life organisations, using techniques such as risk management and proposing solutions to issues faced by these companies. Employing a global viewpoint, this online degree takes into account international business theories and the latest developments in the business world.

Entry Requirements

UK undergraduate degree or equivalent any subject area, English levels 5.5 IELTS (5.5 in all bands)or equivalent, Relevant work experience is an asset, but no work experience is required. Students who fail to meet academic requirements can be assessed on their relevant work experience (3 years management experience minimum for mature study route).

Stage I

Marketing and Business Environment, Accounting and Managerial Finance, Systems and Operations Management, Research Methods.

Stage II

Strategic Management and Leadership, Corporate Reporting, Performance Management and Control, Research Methods.

Stage III

Online Dissertation and Research Methods.

This module will teach you to evaluate the nature of advanced accounting challenges in a global context. As a result, you will develop invaluable problem-solving skills and the analytical mindset required for effective financial decision-making. On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

Analyse advanced principles and trends in corporate finance.
Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of discounted cash flow and cash flow evaluation methods in financial management.
Show an in-depth knowledge of corporate finance.
Critically evaluate the relative economic and strategic benefits of treasury risk management and enhancing value.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills and an analytical approach to managing risk in corporate finance.

You will already have been exposed to the analysis of financial statements and data, using both hypothetical and real-life case studies. This module will crystallise such formative learning using a more advanced level of analysis, focusing on companies in a mergers and acquisitions scenario. On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

Analyse the relative importance of different drivers of M&A and private equity.
Identify value creation and assess the effectiveness of M&A transactions and private equity.
Review the current M&A and private equity strategies of a selected global organisation, making suggestions for improvement.
Examine the relative importance of key elements in successful M&A and private equity transactions.
Perform critical analysis of comparative issues in M&A and private equity.

Career Direction

This degree will give you an in-depth understanding of finance, placing you in great demand with employers. It will lead you to a rewarding, lucrative role such as, Investment Banker, Investment Manager and Actuary.