Programme overview
Develop your business through M&A. Successful growth through acquisitions requires a well-defined corporate strategy and a high level of analytical and strategic expertise to plan and execute individual transactions. In this program, you will learn how to enhance and implement your own company‘s growth strategy through acquisitions and systematic acquisition programs.
Based on the corporate strategy, you derive the portfolio analysis to increase competition and diversification. You conduct strategic synergy analyzes and create a selection of takeover candidates that optimally complement your corporate portfolio. You clarify the acquisition motives and the success factors and create systematic acquisition programs. With this know-how, you can occupy attractive strategic business segments through acquisitions of business units or competitors.
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| Start date: | 11.05.2026 | |
| Application deadline: | 04.05.2026 | |
| places available | ||
| Start date: | 25.11.2026 | |
| Application deadline: | 18.11.2026 | |
| places available | ||
Overview of Topics
Corporate Strategy and Portfolio
Governance and Acquisition Programs
Portfolio Optimization
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Testimonials
«I am impressed by the course. On the one hand, impressed by the quality of the team of lecturers, but also by the very good organization of the compact course. Due to the intensive work on case studies, the practical relevance and the topicality of the examples for M&A transactions was given at all times. Overall, the course has fully covered my needs, as the compact course is also very compatible with the working time on a C-level job. The group of participants in the course was very well chosen, the exchange during the joint work, the breaks or then at the joint dinner were valuable. The network could be supplemented very well with experienced and enriching people.»
«Very convincing seminar to all Merges & Acquisitions questions, from corporate strategy derived M&A plans over success criteria and value generation to post merger integration. I appreciate the mix between theory and practical cases discussed with top speakers.»
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Why University of St.Gallen
At the University of St. Gallen (HSG), you can choose from one of the largest executive education portfolios in the German speaking region – the right programme for your needs and career objectives. The renowned quality and practical relevance of the learning experience convinces more than 6000 participants per year. Profit from an Executive Degree from St.Gallen – the best business school in the German-speaking world – and get ahead in your career!
Judith Witzemann