Executive Certificate in Investment Banking and M&A with AI

Advance into strategic, deal-focused roles with expertise in valuation, M&A, capital markets and AIenabled finance.

How this programme delivers value

• Strengthens expertise in valuation, financial modelling, fundraising and M&A

• Bridges operational experience with front-office advisory capabilities

• Provides practical exposure to transaction structuring and capital markets

• Builds analytical, commercial and AI-enabled deal-making skills

Gain practical investment banking expertise and AI-powered finance skills to accelerate your transition into dealmaking roles.

How this programme delivers value

• Builds expertise in investment banking, valuation, financial modelling and M&A

• Provides hands-on learning through real-world case studies and a capstone project

• Offers insights into investment banking career pathways and deal processes

• Strengthens analytical skills for competitive finance careers

Strengthen fundraising, M&A and strategic finance capabilities to evaluate investments and drive business growth with confidence.

How this programme delivers value

• Develops practical knowledge of fundraising, capital markets and deal structuring

• Strengthens valuation and financial analysis for strategic decision-making

• Equips leaders to evaluate growth, investment and acquisition opportunities

• Explores how AI is transforming investment banking and corporate finance

Module 6: Capital Raising in Investment Banking

• Debt vs. Equity Capital Raising Strategy

• Syndicated Loans & Bond Issuance

• Private Placements & Hybrid Instruments

• Investor Relations & Roadshow Execution

Module 7: IPO Advisory & Equity Capital Markets

• IPO Process, Timeline & Readiness

• SGX Mainboard vs. Catalist Listing Rules

• SPAC Structures & Alternative Listing Routes

• ECM Advisory - ASEAN IPO Case Studies

Module 8: Deal Structuring and Negotiation

• Anatomy of a Deal Structure

• Term Sheets & Key Commercial Terms

• Negotiation Strategies & Tactics in IB

• Structuring Deals for Cross-Border Complexity

Module 9: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks and issues in Mergers and Acquisitions

• Regulations of Mergers and Acquisitions

• Securities Laws, Takeover rules and Deal Regulatory Approvals

• Cross-Border Compliance & ASEAN Regulatory Landscape

• Regulatory Risk Management in Transactions

Module 10: Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

• M&A Strategy - Strategic vs. Financial Buyers

• Deal Origination & Target Identification

• Due Diligence Process & Key Workstreams

• Transaction Documentation & Closing

Module 11: M&A Valuation and Deal Financing

• Acquisition Valuation Methodologies

• Accretion/Dilution Analysis

• Deal Financing - Cash, Stock & Debt Structures

• Cross-Border Deal Financing Case Study

Module 12: Leveraged Buyouts (LBO) and Private Equity

• LBO Mechanics & Deal Structure

• PE Investment Thesis & Fund Strategy

• Sources & Uses of Funds in an LBO

• Value Creation & Exit Planning in PE

Module 13: Advanced Financial Modelling Techniques

• Integrated 3-Statement Modelling

• LBO & M&A Deal Models

• Scenario, Sensitivity & Monte Carlo Analysis

• Model Auditing, Best Practices & Presentation

Module 14: Post-Merger Integration and Value Creation

• PMI Strategy & 100-Day Planning

• Synergy Identification, Quantification & Tracking

• Cultural Integration & Organisational Restructuring

• PMI Failure - Real-World Case Study & Lessons Learned

Module 15: Fintech Disruption & Digital Transformation in IB

• Digital Deal Platforms & AI-Driven Due Diligence

• Automation in IB Workflows - Pitch Books, CIMs & Deal Screening

• Smart Financial Centre Initiatives & Global Fintech Innovation

• Fintech-IB Convergence - Emerging Business Models

Module 16: AI & Generative AI in Investment Banking

• GenAI Use Cases in IB - Pitch Books, Deal Screening & Research

• AI-Powered Valuation & Financial Modelling Tools

• LLMs in Client Communication, Compliance & Risk

• Responsible AI in Regulated Financial Environments

Module 17: Capstone project

The programme is designed for:

• Early- to mid-career professionals exploring investment banking careers

• Investment banking and capital markets support professionals

• Career transitioners and finance professionals

• Entrepreneurs and business leaders

It is relevant for professionals looking to build expertise in investment banking, valuation, financial modelling, M&A, capital raising and AI-enabled dealmaking.

The 17-week curriculum covers the full investment banking and M&A lifecycle across five key pillars:

• Foundations of Investment Banking and Corporate Finance

• Capital Raising, Deal Execution & Markets

• Mergers & Acquisitions

• Private Equity, Advanced Techniques & Credit

• Technology, AI & The Future of Investment Banking

It also includes 6+ live faculty sessions, case study-based learning and an applied capstone project.

The programme combines pre-recorded video lectures for self-paced learning with live sessions led by NTU Nanyang Business School faculty and industry experts. It includes 6+ live faculty sessions.

The programme fee is US$3,900 plus applicable taxes, charged at checkout.

Yes, instalment or finance options may be available. Participants can contact the programme advisor for details on payment plans.

Investment banking professionals work across corporate finance, valuation, capital raising, M&A, financial modelling, due diligence and transaction execution. The programme also explores AI and Generative AI applications across dealmaking.

Investment banking roles typically involve financial analysis, valuation and modelling, capital raising and M&A advisory, due diligence, deal structuring and transaction execution. The programme provides practical exposure through case studies, financial modelling and a capstone project.

The programme is 17 weeks long and follows an online + live sessions format, requiring approximately 4–6 hours per week.

The programme covers the full investment banking and M&A lifecycle through:

• 17-week online learning

• 6+ live faculty sessions

• Investment banking, valuation, capital raising and M&A

• FinTech, AI and Generative AI applications

• Real-world case studies

• An applied capstone project

• NTU Associate Alumni status and benefits, subject to applicable criteria

Upon successful completion, participants receive a verified digital certificate from Nanyang Technological University – Nanyang Business School. The certificate is issued approximately six to eight weeks after the programme, once grading is complete.

Yes. Successful participants are eligible for NTU Associate Alumni status and networking opportunities, subject to applicable criteria. Benefits include access to the NTU ASSOC network, alumni associations, webinars and events, and other alumni opportunities. Associate alumni may also receive a 10% tuition fee rebate towards a master's degree.

The 17-week programme combines pre-recorded learning with live faculty-led sessions across five blocks:

1. Foundations of Investment Banking and Corporate Finance

2. Capital Raising, Deal Execution & Markets

3. Mergers & Acquisitions

4. Private Equity, Advanced Techniques & Credit

5. Technology, AI & The Future of Investment Banking

It also includes 6+ live faculty sessions, 4+ real-world case studies and an applied capstone project.