2026-2027 Course Catalog

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for the Graduate Certificate in Mergers and Acquisitions (online)

The Graduate Certificate in Merger and Acquisitions is designed to develop leaders who (1) are able to value and price M&A deals, (2) understand financial modeling and capital structure, (3) understand complex organizational structures through the lens of financial accounting, (4) understand the foundational elements of financial statement and ratio analysis, and (5) can apply financial analysis and valuation techniques related to mergers and acquisitions.

This Graduate Certificate will not only provide a strong foundational knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, but also provide learners multiple opportunities to apply this knowledge.

Learners who have successfully completed this certificate may use the certificate to satisfy the following degree requirements, provided they apply and are admitted to the degree program:

12 hours of elective coursework requirements of the iMBA degree program.\ 12 hours of elective coursework requirements of the iMSM degree program.\ 12 hours of elective coursework requirements of the iMSA degree program.

for the Graduate Certificate in Mergers and Acquisitions (online)

Learners who have successfully completed this certificate may use the certificate to satisfy the following degree requirements, provided they apply and are admitted to the degree program:

12 hours of elective coursework requirements of the iMBA degree program\ 12 hours of elective coursework requirements of the iMSM degree program\ 12 hours of elective coursework requirements of the iMSA degree program.

The required courses for this certificate are listed below.

Graduation Requirements Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.75 Minimum hours required for certificate completion: 12 hours

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | ACCY 532 | Accounting for Mergers & Acquisitions and Other Complex Transactions | 4 | | FIN 572 | The Finance of Mergers and Acquisitions | 4 | | FIN 573 | Applications of Investment Banking Concepts | 4 | | Total Hours | | 12 |

for the Graduate Certificate in Mergers and Acquisitions (online)

Business Administration Department

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