By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze the structure and functions of investment banks, evaluate capital market instruments, assess mergers and acquisitions, and apply valuation techniques to real-world corporate finance scenarios.
Analyze Investment Banking Concepts and Valuation Strategies
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Explain investment banking structure, functions, and capital market roles.
Evaluate M&A transactions and corporate restructuring strategies.
Apply DCF and other valuation techniques to real-world finance cases.
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February 2026
Assessments
34 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 9 modules in this course
This module introduces the core concepts, functions, and ecosystem of investment banking, establishing a foundational understanding of how investment banks operate within financial markets.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
This module explores the internal structure, roles, and operational framework of investment banks, highlighting how governance and functional segregation support efficiency and risk control.
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6 videos3 assignments
This module examines financial instruments, market participation, and risk management practices used by investment banks to support trading, hedging, and liquidity.
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6 videos3 assignments
This module focuses on equity issuance mechanisms, underwriting practices, and issue management processes used by investment banks to raise capital for organizations.
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8 videos4 assignments
This module introduces private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and special situation financing, emphasizing alternative investment strategies and value creation.
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8 videos4 assignments
This module examines corporate restructuring strategies, ownership changes, and control mechanisms used to stabilize, realign, or enhance organizational value.
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7 videos4 assignments
This module covers acquisition strategies, merger structures, and deal execution processes used to achieve inorganic growth and strategic expansion.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module builds valuation fundamentals, focusing on financial analysis, valuation planning, and core valuation approaches used in investment banking.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module applies advanced valuation techniques, focusing on discounted cash flow analysis, risk assessment, and valuation of complex business scenarios.
What's included
20 videos4 assignments
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