Corporate Finance, M&A and Consulting Operations

Training that will elevate your skills to the highest professional level, with up-to-date information on the latest business techniques and approaches"

Why study at TECH?

TECH is the world's largest 100% online business school. It is an elite business school, with a model based on the highest academic standards. A world-class centre for intensive managerial skills training.   

TECH is a university at the forefront of technology, and puts all its resources at the student's disposal to help them achieve entrepreneurial success"     

At TECH Technological University

Innovation

The university offers an online learning model that combines the latest educational technology with the most rigorous teaching methods. A unique method with the highest international recognition that will provide students with the keys to develop in a rapidly-evolving world, where innovation must be every entrepreneur’s focus. 

"Microsoft Europe Success Story", for integrating the innovative, interactive multi-video system.  

The Highest Standards

Admissions criteria at TECH are not economic. Students don't need to make a large investment to study at this university. However, in order to obtain a qualification from TECH, the student's intelligence and ability will be tested to their limits. The institution's academic standards are exceptionally high... 

95% of TECH students successfully complete their studies.

Networking

Professionals from countries all over the world attend TECH, allowing students to establish a large network of contacts that may prove useful to them in the future.

100,000+ executives trained each year, 200+ different nationalities.

Empowerment

Students will grow hand in hand with the best companies and highly regarded and influential professionals. TECH has developed strategic partnerships and a valuable network of contacts with major economic players in 7 continents.    

500+ collaborative agreements with leading companies.

Talent

This program is a unique initiative to allow students to showcase their talent in the business world. An opportunity that will allow them to voice their concerns and share their business vision. 

After completing this program, TECH helps students show the world their talent. 

Show the world your talent after completing this program. 

Multicultural Context

While studying at TECH, students will enjoy a unique experience. Study in a multicultural context. In a program with a global vision, through which students can learn about the operating methods in different parts of the world, and gather the latest information that best adapts to their business idea. 

TECH students represent more than 200 different nationalities. 

Learn with the best

In the classroom, TECH’s teaching staff discuss how they have achieved success in their companies, working in a real, lively, and dynamic context. Teachers who are fully committed to offering a quality specialization that will allow students to advance in their career and stand out in the business world. 

Teachers representing 20 different nationalities. 

TECH strives for excellence and, to this end, boasts a series of characteristics that make this university unique: 

Analysis

TECH explores the student’s critical side, their ability to question things, their problem-solving skills, as well as their interpersonal skills.    

Academic Excellence

TECH offers students the best online learning methodology. The university combines the Re-learning methodology (the most internationally recognized postgraduate learning methodology) with Harvard Business School case studies. A complex balance of traditional and state-of-the-art methods, within the most demanding academic framework.      

Economy of Scale

TECH is the world’s largest online university. It currently boasts a portfolio of more than 10,000 university postgraduate programs. And in today's new economy, volume + technology = a ground-breaking price. This way, TECH ensures that studying is not as expensive for students as it would be at another university.   

At TECH you will have access to Harvard Business School case studies" 

Ths Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Finance, M&A and Consulting Operations has been prepared following the recommendations of the group of specialists in charge of the syllabus. In this way, a completely online program is presented, which can be accessed from anywhere in the world and learn about the main investment and financing tools that help a company grow. 

Enroll now in this program and you will be able to learn the techniques and methodologies for the development of projects related to the analysis, improvement and transformation of a company"

Syllabus

In this Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Finance, M&A and Consulting Operations, professionals will find all the knowledge they need to enter the world of business operations, following a vision linked to improving the level of profitability of a company. 

For this reason, the content of this University Expert is designed to promote the development of managerial skills of entrepreneurs who wish to take their company to the next level or, in another case, to set up a consulting agency that operates at an international level. 

Thus, the degree has a highly qualified teaching staff in the sector, incorporating practical examples based on real cases they have had to face throughout their careers. In addition, the online modality offers specialists the opportunity to organize their time and academic pace.  

The agenda of this Postgraduate Diploma will deal in depth with structural finance and its importance for any company, to know the different types of corporations, in addition to addressing the operation of financial accounting, treasury and Corporate Performance Management. 

This Postgraduate Diploma is developed over 6 months and is divided into 3 modules:

Module 1. Corporate Finance y M&A
Module 2. Operations, processes and efficiency
Module 3. Financial function

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of developing this Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Finance, M&A and Consulting Operations completely online. During the 6 months of specialization, the student will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, which will allow the student to self-manage study time. 

Module 1. Corporate Finance y M&A 

1.1. Corporate finance

1.1.1. Financial Analysis. NOF, WC, Operating, financial and profitability ratios
1.1.2. Sustainable growth or without extra funding
1.1.3. Du-pont or ROE analysis

1.2. The value of money over time

1.2.1. The value of money over time
1.2.2. Types of Cash flow
1.2.3. Discount rates and profitability
1.2.4. Discounted cash flows

1.3. Valuation of companies and investment projects

1.3.1. Company valuation
1.3.2. Investment project analysis and valuation tools: NPV, IRR and Payback
1.3.3. Equity valuation methods
1.3.4. Valuation by multipliers
1.3.5. Valuation by DCF
1.3.6. Advanced aspects and singularities in the valuation

1.4. Financing decisions

1.4.1. Cost and effects of the Debt
1.4.2. How much debt to ask for
1.4.3. Type of debt
1.4.4. Bank financing instruments

1.5. Alternatives to bank financing

1.5.1. The importance of diversification
1.5.2. MARF
1.5.3. Direct Lending
1.5.4. Participative financing
1.5.5. IPO and BME Growth

1.6. Debt refinancing

1.6.1. Refinancing process
1.6.2. IBR
1.6.3. Refinancing agreement
1.6.4. Judicial approval

1.7. Capital markets

1.7.1. Equity markets
1.7.2. Syndicated loan market
1.7.3. Bond markets
1.7.4. Hybrid capital markets
1.7.5. Foreign Exchange Markets
1.7.6. Derivative products
1.7.7. Project Finance

1.8. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)

1.8.1. Main reasons for mergers and acquisitions
1.8.2. What is an M&A process like?
1.8.3. Financing structures in the M&A process

1.9. Financial Due Diligence

1.9.1. Fundamentals of Financial DD
1.9.2. P&L Review
1.9.3. Balance Sheet Review
1.9.4. Cash Flows Review
1.9.5. Relevant aspects in the process

1.10. Private Equity y Venture Capital

1.10.1. PE investment typologies
1.10.2. Instrumentation and financing of PE operations
1.10.3. Compensation mechanisms for the management team and Equity structuring

Module 2. Operations, processes and efficiency

2.1. The operations

2.1.1. Estrategy vs. Surgery
2.1.2. The actors of the operations

2.2. The structure of operations

2.2.1. Sequence of activities
2.2.2. Design chain
2.2.3. Value Chain
2.2.4. Service chain

2.3. Operation Variables

2.3.1. Transaction variables
2.3.2. Process analysis
2.3.3. Flow analysis

2.4. Other considerations on operating variables

2.4.1. Human Resources
2.4.2. Information systems analysis
2.4.3. Conflict Resolution

2.5. Company processes

2.5.1. Process overview
2.5.2. Frontoffice
2.5.3. Backoffice

2.6. The operational process par excellence: the supply chain

2.6.1. The supply chain
2.6.2. Supply chain challenges
2.6.3. Solutions through operations

2.7. Process efficiency

2.7.1. Critical processes
2.7.2. Identification of areas for improvement
2.7.3. Efficiency measurement indicators

2.8. Optimization, digitalization and transformation of processes

2.8.1. Business Process Management (BPM)
2.8.2. Process Mining
2.8.3. Task Mining
2.8.4. Process Robotization (RPA)

2.9. Outsourcing and process centralization strategies

2.9.1. BPO vs. CSC in processes
2.9.2. Conceptualization of a CSC
2.9.3. Critical aspects of a CSC

2.10. Continuous improvement in operations

2.10.1. The area of quality and processes in the organization
2.10.2. Achieving continuous improvement
2.10.3. Digital transformation associated with continuous improvement

Module 3. Financial function

3.1. The financial function

3.1.1. The usual functions and role of the CFO
3.1.2. Organizational structure of the finance function
3.1.3. Challenges and trends in the finance function

3.1.3.1. Retrospective of the financial function
3.1.3.2. Towards a leaner finance function more agile
3.1.3.3. Key enablers

3.2. Operational finance

3.2.1. Finance vs. accounting
3.2.2. Financial accounting

3.2.2.1. Heritage properties
3.2.2.2. Balance
3.2.2.3. Income statement
3.2.2.4. Cash Flow
3.2.2.5. Operating ratios: ROE, ROA
3.2.2.6. Operating cash requirements
3.2.2.7. Working capital

3.2.3. Keys to balance sheet analysis
3.2.4. Keys to income statement analysis

3.3. Analytical accounting

3.3.1. Taxonomy of costs
3.3.2. Types of cost allocation

3.3.2.1. Standard cost
3.3.2.2. Analytical models

3.3.3. Types of analytical models

3.3.3.1. Direct costing
3.3.3.2. Full costing
3.3.3.3. Activity Based Costing

3.4. Treasury and financial risks

3.4.1. The treasury function
3.4.2. Organizational and governance model of the treasury function
3.4.3. Functions

3.4.3.1. Working Capital Management
3.4.3.2. Cash Flow Management
3.4.3.3. Liquidity Management

3.4.4. Tendencies
3.4.5. Treasury-related systems and applications
3.4.6. Treasury reports

3.4.6.1. Structure of treasury reports
3.4.6.2. Classification of the different types of receipts and payments
3.4.6.3. The budget for collections and payments
3.4.6.4. Optimization of cash surpluses
3.4.6.5. Practical business management conclusions

3.5. Corporate Performance Management (CPM)

3.5.1. Strategic financial planning

3.5.1.1. Process
3.5.1.2. Good Practices
3.5.1.3. Models (structure, working capital, debt/equity, tax, others)

3.5.2. Budget

3.5.2.1. Budget dimensions
3.5.2.2. Budgeting techniques
3.5.2.3. Common problems

3.5.3. Consolidation

3.5.3.1. Corporate taxonomy in parent company consolidation 
3.5.3.2. Soc. Dependent
3.5.3.3. Soc. Multigroup 
3.5.3.4. Soc. Associate
3.5.3.5. Consolidation methods 

3.5.3.5.1. Global
3.5.3.5.2. Proportional
3.5.3.5.3. Equity method

3.5.3.6. Stages of the process

3.5.3.6.1. Homogenize
3.5.3.6.2. Add
3.5.3.6.3. Adjust
3.5.3.6.4. Reports

3.5.4. Common problems

3.6. Financial reporting

3.6.1. Data
3.6.2. Sources of information
3.6.3. Types of Reporting Solutions
3.6.4. Implementation methodologies
3.6.5. Expected profits

3.7. Adapting the finance function to the new digital era

3.7.1. Tendencies

3.7.1.1. Talent management and organizational design
3.7.1.2. Digital Processes / Automation
3.7.1.3. New generation ERP systems
3.7.1.4. Cloud and SaaS
3.7.1.5. Internet of Things
3.7.1.6. Blockchain
3.7.1.7. Big Data & Analytics

3.7.2. Financial management challenges
3.7.3. Solutions

3.7.3.1. Strategy, integration, function transformation
3.7.3.2. Efficiency and automation (RPA / Artificial Intelligence)
3.7.3.3. Mejora del rendimiento
3.7.3.4. Treasury management
3.7.3.5. Governance and internal control

3.8. Organizational and operational models of the finance function

3.8.1. Models of organization of the financial function
3.8.2. Centralization vs. decentralization
3.8.3. Centralization: introduction to different models

3.8.3.1. Shared Services Center (SSC)
3.8.3.2. Multi-Function Shared Services (MFSS)
3.8.3.3. Global Business Sevices (GBS)
3.8.3.4. Integrated busines services (IBS)
3.8.3.5. Business Process Management (BPO)

3.9. Governance and internal control

3.9.1. The role of internal control
3.9.2. Internal control over financial reporting
3.9.3. Frame of reference
3.9.4. Internal control system over financial reporting
3.9.5. The oversight work and the role of the Audit Committee

3.10. Financial function consulting

3.10.1. Consulting for the financial function according to the area of operation
3.10.2. Types of projects
3.10.3. Organization of financial consulting projects

Find your place in the business world, adapting the financial function to the new digital era"