Course Brief

Mergers and acquisitions rarely create shareholder value. Which begs the obvious question: why not?

 
In examining real case studies, as well as innovative theoretical approaches, Mergers and Acquisitions will help executives to make better M&A decisions in the future.
  • 45-60 Contact Hours

Topics covered
  • Strategic focus.
  • Why mergers fail.
  • Valuation.
  • Bid tactics.
  • Due diligence.
  • The concept of implementation.
  • Project management of implementation.
  • Developing the implementation plan.
  • Executing the implementation plan.

  • Master of Business Administration - MBA

     

                  

     

    An MBA for tomorrow's leaders, today!

    The globally recognized Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University MBA programme, offered via SBCS GLI, Trinidad, covers key management disciplines, including people skills, economics, marketing, financial decision making, project management and strategy. 

    Students are drawn to this popular MBA programme by its academic rigour, its intellectual challenge, its flexibility and its proven ability to greatly enhance student career prospects. 

    This ACTT-recognised MBA encompasses seven core courses and two elective courses which are all industry-relevant and practical in nature and taught by excellent and experienced lecturers. 

     Our flexible programme structure and affordable payment plans are ideal for anyone wishing to attain a high-quality Master’s qualification. 

    Assessments for all courses are currently facilitated via take-at-home examinations (one per course) No course-work or final thesis is applicable for this programme.

     

    About Heriot-Watt University

     

     

    Overview of the MBA and MSc pathways

     

    Founded in 1821, Heriot-Watt has a rich heritage and is valued for its pioneering research informed by the global needs of business and industry.

    Heriot-Watt University is ranked among the top 35 out of 130 UK Universities in the highly regarded 2023 UK University League Table.  In addition, Heriot-Watt is ranked in the top 300 universities worldwide  by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

    The university has five campuses across the world: Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia, as well as 53 Approved Learning partners(ALPs) and educational collaborative partners in 150 countries.

    In 2018, the UK Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide named Heriot-Watt University as the International University of the Year.

     

    EVENTS

    • Registration for the July 2023 semester commences on May 22nd, 2023
• The July 2023 semester starts on July 2nd, 2023

    • The Online Master's Information Session will be held on June 3rd, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for an interactive session to obtain detailed insight into our industry respected Master's programmes.
Meet our experienced Faculty and hear from our Alumni on their journey to success.
You will be given the opportunity to directly engage lecturer, alumni and administrative staff with your questions and/or queries.

Book your space today! Email us at Masters@sbcs.edu.tt indicating your full name, email address and contact number.

     

    Master's Online Tuition Schedule: July 2023

     

    For further information

    Download our July 2023 Prospectus

     

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  • MBA with Specialism in Finance

     

     

    It takes skill, determination and of course, specialist knowledge. The globally recognized Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University specialist MBAs, offered via SBCS GLI, Trinidad, give you just that depth of understanding.

    The ACTT-recognised MBA with specialism in Finance programme encompasses eight core courses and three specialist courses in Finance. All courses are industry-relevant and practical in nature and taught by excellent and experienced lecturers. 

    Your MBA with Finance Specialism is designed with Finance professionals in mind, and those who want to strengthen their knowledge and boost their career.

    Students are drawn to this popular MBA programme by its academic rigour, its intellectual challenge, its flexibility and its proven ability to greatly enhance student career prospects. 

    Our flexible programme structure and affordable payment plans are ideal for anyone wishing to attain a high-quality Master’s qualification. 

    Assessments for all courses are currently facilitated via take-at-home examinations (one per course) No course-work or final thesis is applicable for this programme.

     

    About Heriot-Watt University

     

     

    Overview of the MBA and MSc pathways

     

    Founded in 1821, Heriot-Watt has a rich heritage and is valued for its pioneering research informed by the global needs of business and industry.

    Heriot-Watt University is ranked among the top 35 out of 130 UK Universities in the highly regarded 2023 UK University League Table.  In addition, Heriot-Watt is ranked in the top 300 universities worldwide  by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

    The university has five campuses across the world: Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia, as well as 53 Approved Learning partners(ALPs) and educational collaborative partners in 150 countries.

    In 2018, the UK Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide named Heriot-Watt University as the International University of the Year 

     

    EVENTS

    • Registration for the July 2023 semester commences on May 22nd, 2023
• The July 2023 semester starts on July 2nd, 2023

    • The Online Master's Information Session will be held on June 3rd, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for an interactive session to obtain detailed insight into our industry respected Master's programmes.
Meet our experienced Faculty and hear from our Alumni on their journey to success.
You will be given the opportunity to directly engage lecturer, alumni and administrative staff with your questions and/or queries.

Book your space today! Email us at Masters@sbcs.edu.tt indicating your full name, email address and contact number.

     

    Master's Online Tuition Schedule: July 2023

     

    For further information

    Download our July 2023 Prospectus

     

    View other EBS Heriot-Watt University Master's Degrees

  • MBA with Specialism in Strategy

     

                  

     

    It takes skill, determination and of course, specialist knowledge.

    The globally recognized Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University specialist MBAs, offered via SBCS GLI, Trinidad, give you just that depth of understanding.

    This ACTT-recognised MBA with specialism in Strategy programme encompasses the same seven core courses of the standard MBA, but, instead of the two elective courses, you take four specialist courses in Strategy. All courses are industry-relevant and practical in nature and taught by excellent and experienced lecturers. 

    This programme is designed for individuals who are, or intend to become, Senior Managers, holding substantive positions in large public or private sector organisations.

    Students are drawn to this popular MBA programme by its academic rigour, its intellectual challenge, its flexibility and its proven ability to greatly enhance student career prospects. 

    Our flexible programme structure and affordable payment plans are ideal for anyone wishing to attain a high-quality Master’s qualification. 

    Assessments for all courses are currently facilitated via take-at-home examinations (one per course) No course-work or final thesis is applicable for this programme.

     

    About Heriot-Watt University

     

     

    Overview of the MBA and MSc pathways

     

    Founded in 1821, Heriot-Watt has a rich heritage and is valued for its pioneering research informed by the global needs of business and industry.

    Heriot-Watt University is ranked among the top 35 out of 130 UK Universities in the highly regarded 2023 UK University League Table.  In addition, Heriot-Watt is ranked in the top 300 universities worldwide  by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

    The university has five campuses across the world: Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia, as well as 53 Approved Learning partners(ALPs) and educational collaborative partners in 150 countries.

    In 2018, the UK Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide named Heriot-Watt University as the International University of the Year.

     

    EVENTS

    • Registration for the July 2023 semester commences on May 22nd, 2023
• The July 2023 semester starts on July 2nd, 2023

    • The Online Master's Information Session will be held on June 3rd, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for an interactive session to obtain detailed insight into our industry respected Master's programmes.
Meet our experienced Faculty and hear from our Alumni on their journey to success.
You will be given the opportunity to directly engage lecturer, alumni and administrative staff with your questions and/or queries.

Book your space today! Email us at Masters@sbcs.edu.tt indicating your full name, email address and contact number.

     

    Master's Online Tuition Schedule: July 2023

     

     
  • MSc. Financial Management

     

                  

     

    The globally recognized Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University MSc. Financial Management is targeted at finance professionals and other professionals who want to develop a career in financial management, and who require a wide-ranging understanding of financial techniques and their application - but do not require high-level mathematical understanding of finance theories.

    This ACTT-recognized MSc. Financial Management programme encompasses five core courses and four elective courses in Finance. All courses are industry-relevant and practical in nature and taught by excellent and experienced lecturers.

    Careers in finance depend upon a strong understanding of the foundations of finance, investment behaviour and the dynamic nature of finance, and the MSc. will provide a strong preparation for a career in a wide variety of positions within the finance profession.

    Students are drawn to this popular MSc programme by its academic rigour, its intellectual challenge, its flexibility and its proven ability to greatly enhance student career prospects. 

    Our flexible programme structure and affordable payment plans are ideal for anyone wishing to attain a high-quality Master’s qualification. 

    Assessments for all courses are currently facilitated via take-at-home examinations (one per course) No course-work or final thesis is applicable for this programme.

    ACCA members may attain exemptions when they matriculate for the MSc. in Financial Management or the MBA programme offered by Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University.

    Entitlement to credit transfer or exemption will be assessed on an individual basis. 

     

    About Heriot-Watt University

     

     

    Overview of the MBA and MSc pathways

     

    Founded in 1821, Heriot-Watt has a rich heritage and is valued for its pioneering research informed by the global needs of business and industry.

    Heriot-Watt University is ranked among the top 35 out of 130 UK Universities in the highly regarded 2023 UK University League Table.  In addition, Heriot-Watt is ranked in the top 300 universities worldwide  by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

    The university has five campuses across the world: Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia, as well as 53 Approved Learning partners(ALPs) and educational collaborative partners in 150 countries.

    In 2018, the UK Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide named Heriot-Watt University as the International University of the Year.

     

    EVENTS

    • Registration for the July 2023 semester commences on May 22nd, 2023
• The July 2023 semester starts on July 2nd, 2023
    • The Online Master's Information Session will be held on June 3rd, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for an interactive session to obtain detailed insight into our industry respected Master's programmes.
Meet our experienced Faculty and hear from our Alumni on their journey to success.
You will be given the opportunity to directly engage lecturer, alumni and administrative staff with your questions and/or queries.

Book your space today! Email us at Masters@sbcs.edu.tt indicating your full name, email address and contact number.

     

    Master's Online Tuition Schedule: July 2023

     

  • MSc. Strategic Planning (Continuing Students only)

     

                  

     

    The MSc. in Strategic Planning is the capstone of the core modules in the MBA programme as it draws from the main business disciplines covered in the other six core modules.

    This course is designed to assist managers to develop an overall strategic understanding of the organization beyond any one functional area. It looks at the fundamental questions at the heart of strategic planning “What does an organisation want to achieve? How does it go about achieving it?” and helps to formulate suitable answers.

    In a world of rapid change, organisations that can identify, design and effectively and efficiently implement these needs are more likely to survive and prosper.

     

    ACCREDITATION

     

    EVENTS

     

    REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR THE JULY 2020 SEMESTER:

    • June 27th - July 11th, 2020

     

    SEMESTER STARTS:

    • July 13th, 2020

     

    Masters PT July - December 2020 Tuition Schedule

     

    For further information:

    EBS Prospectus

     

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