What will I learn?
The Master of Science in Finance program at Stuart School of Business, nationally ranked in the U.S. by TFE Times, offers a variety of graduate and post-graduate certificate programs specifically designed for finance professionals who want to enhance their specialized expertise to propel their careers forward, as well as earn stackable credentials as part of a degree program.The Certificate in Corporate Finance and Valuation provides an advanced introduction to corporate finance and security analysis, exploring topics such as:Corporate financial management, including cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure decisions, working capital management, dividend payout policy, debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governanceInvestment banking concepts and applications, such as comparable companies’ analysis, precedent transaction analysis, discounted cash flow analysis, leverage buyouts, venture capital, and sell-side and buy-side mergers and acquisitionsEquity valuation processes and applications, including dividend discount, free cash flow, residual income, and market-based valuations, as well as private and distressed company valuations. Certificate students take classes alongside degree-seeking students and benefit from the same industry-experienced faculty, hands-on approach, and curriculum that is attuned to leading-edge finance practices and technologies.Convenient for busy professionals, courses are scheduled in the evening at Illinois Tech’s Conviser Law Center in downtown Chicago. The Certificate in Corporate Finance and Valuation is designed to develop a strong understanding of corporate financial management, investment banking concepts and applications, and equity valuation processes and applications.
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