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Pricing and Costs of Merger and Acquisition Education and Training

Costly M&A training can save your business money in the long run

By Virginia Franco, Freelance Writer
Merger and acquisition education and training is essential to successful navigate the waters of a corporate purchase and the restructuring process that follows. Without M&A training, you and your organization may not be as well positioned to take advantage of acquisition opportunities or negotiate from a position of strength. M&A seminars can help you to make smart, yet tough, decisions regarding resource allocation and much more post-merger, ultimately saving your organization money in the long run.

This article will discuss the pricing and costs of merger and acquisition education and training as it applies to each area of study. There are three primary ways to get a leg up on the competition by receiving merger and acquisition training:

1. Attend M&A classes offered by a reputable university.

2. Enroll in M&A seminars offered by a well-regarded company or organization.

3. Purchase books or multimedia tools on M&A education authored by experts.

 

Receive your merger and acquisition training and education at a reputable university.

Many highly esteemed universities offer M&A educational seminars and courses in M&A via their adult or continuing education schools. Often the priciest option for furthering one's education, completion of these programs does not come without prestige. They are often targeted at executives involved in the M&A process.
Try: CFO's article discusses the benefits of attending CalTech's $1,795 M&A  program. Loyola University Chicago's five-day Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor Credentialing Program costs $3,500 to attend.

Enroll in mergers and acquisition seminars offered by well-regarded companies or organizations

M&A seminars are less costly than many university programs and generally are shorter in duration. Many of these seminars target specific aspects of the M&A process such as people management, valuation and advisory training.
Try: Morrison & Foerster, a global legal firm, offers speakers and seminars about M&A that run anywhere from $200 to $500 for the day-long event. The Seminar Information Service advertises an M&A seminar being offered by the National Center for Continuing Education. This two-day conference costs $1,395 and targets accounting and financial professionals.

Buy books or multimedia tools on M&A education authored by experts

Purchasing books or other multimedia tools like DVDs or CDs is generally the least expensive way to further your M&A education. Many of these books have been penned by experts, can be reviewed at your own pace and can be shared with others in your organization.
Try: ALI ABA, or the American Legal Institute/American Bar Association, has produced an M&A DVD that you can order in lieu of attending their course. The DVD costs $799, but can be viewed from your PC or DVD player and comes with a digital coursebook. MBAWare Enterprises, a self-proclaimed business software source, carries many books on the topic of M&A and, in particular, valuation. Many of this site's selections appear to be printed in hardback and cost anywhere from $75 to $200.

 

  • Economize by locating M&A seminars close to home and avoid paying for lodging and transportation associated with multi-day, out-of-town classes. A good place to start is by calling your local college or university and seeing if a law firm in your area specializes in M&A and holds conferences on the topic.

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