Queen Mary University of London

Delivering M&A Success: a Guide by Practitioners

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Queen Mary University of London

Delivering M&A Success: a Guide by Practitioners

Julienne Baron
Mark Gallagher

Instructors: Julienne Baron

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to navigate an acquisition and divestment across the whole lifecycle of a transaction – from strategy to integration

  • How to use practical frameworks and tools and apply best practices to manage risk, handle stakeholders, lock in value and deliver business results

  • How to set up and work effectively in an M&A team and adapt to dynamic, real-world challenges

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August 2026

Assessments

15 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

Introduction and overview of the course, ensuring there is a clear roadmap for learners to follow and that they understand the “bigger picture” on their deals.

What's included

11 videos16 readings4 assignments

Ensuring the context in which an acquisition or divestment is pursued is well understood and that any showstoppers are identified as early as possible.

What's included

6 videos13 readings3 assignments

Demystifying and examining the technical phases of an acquisition and divestment, including different ways to pursue the sales process, due diligence, structuring, risk allocation and negotiations

What's included

13 videos26 readings6 assignments

Deal integration/ implementation in the context of the whole deal process. Effectively pursuing what is required to close out the deal (regulatory compliance, closing activities, post closing considerations and arrangements). The key stages and challenges of integration:-

What's included

17 videos21 readings2 assignments

Recap on major takeaways from the course and useful tools to help you navigate an M&A deal

What's included

1 video1 reading

Instructors

Julienne Baron
Queen Mary University of London
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Mark Gallagher
Queen Mary University of London
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