Overview

The Mergers and Acquisitions programme at Stanford University provides senior executives with the interdisciplinary tools required to navigate complex corporate transactions. This intensive course blends academic theory with practical application to ensure participants can execute strategies that generate long-term organisational value.

Participants engage in a dynamic learning environment featuring a mix of lectures, case studies, and guest speaker sessions. The curriculum is designed to simulate the real-world M&A lifecycle, allowing students to apply classroom concepts to a weeklong merger deal simulation. This hands-on approach helps bridge the gap between strategic planning and successful execution.

Why Mergers and Acquisitions at Stanford University?

This programme stands out due to its interdisciplinary approach, drawing on the combined expertise of faculty specialising in strategy, finance, accounting, and organisational behaviour. The curriculum is delivered at the prestigious Stanford Graduate School of Business, offering access to world-class teaching and facilities.

A distinctive feature of the experience is the hands-on team simulation project, which runs throughout the week. This allows participants to test their negotiation and valuation skills in a controlled, high-stakes environment. Additionally, the programme facilitates networking with a global cohort of senior-level peers and entrepreneurs.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 28585 per semester
National fee: USD 28585 per semester
Local fee: USD 26620 per semester

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Target Selection
Valuation and Pricing Models
Deal Design
Negotiation Strategies
Accounting and Tax Planning
Post-merger Integration Planning and Execution
Financial Valuation
M&A Strategy Formulation
Organisational Behaviour

Careers with Mergers and Acquisitions

This programme is specifically tailored for senior-level executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals with at least a decade of management experience. It prepares individuals for leadership roles within organisations that are active in the acquisition market or are potential targets for merger activity.

Graduates typically hold influential positions such as Chief Executive Officer, General Counsel, or General Manager. The skills acquired are also highly relevant for those working in business development, corporate development, strategic planning, banking, and finance sectors where M&A expertise is a primary requirement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

M&A Valuation: Synergies
Strategy Identification
Accounting for M&A

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stanford, United States

Disciplines

Strategic Management Financial Management View 56 other Masters in Financial Management in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Previous M&A experience not required

There are no specific educational requirements. We do not require that you take the GMAT or other exam in order to apply to or qualify for executive education programs.
We do not require that you take the TOEFL or other English-language exam in order to apply to or qualify for our in-person or online executive education programs. However, participants need to be able to both understand and speak English at a level that allows them to participate fully in the fast-paced programs.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

57170 USD / year

≈ 57170 USD / year
Out-of-State

57170 USD / year

≈ 57170 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

57170 USD / year

≈ 57170 USD / year

Additional Details

per quarter

Living costs

Stanford

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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