Business Valuation
Business Valuation
MGMT X 430.132
This course explores the basics of business valuation, including how businesses are valued, how equity is valued, and how the enterprise is valued.
Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $905.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Learn the main methods of valuation (intrinsic and relative), their strengths and weaknesses, and when to apply each
Understand discounted cash flow, comparable market multiples, comparable transaction multiples, and liquidation/terminal value
Read between the lines on financial statements
Perform industry competitive analysis, growth projection, financial forecasting, and capital asset pricing
About This Course
This course explores the basics of business valuation, including how businesses, equity and enterprise are valued. Students learn the main methods of valuation (intrinsic and relative), their strengths and weaknesses and when to apply each. Topics include discounted cash flow, comparable market multiples, comparable transaction multiples and liquidation/terminal value. Additional topics include free cash flow, financial statement analysis, industry competitive analysis, growth projection, financial forecasting, discount rate and capital asset pricing.
Prerequisites
This course is intended for students with strong accounting/finance background. Minimal prerequisites include Introductory Financial Accounting and Introductory Corporate Finance. This course also requires working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Winter 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Enrollment limited. Elective course in the Finance Certificate. Internet access required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Wiley
ISBN 9781119611868
Course syllabus not yet available.
This course applies toward the following programs
Corporate Finance and Financial Strategies
certificate
certificate
Learn the latest methods and tools for business valuation, corporate budgeting, and financial forecasting in order to evaluate and recommend strategic financial decisions for your business. This program is perfect for those advancing into corporate financial planning and budgeting roles.
Learn the latest methods and tools for business valuation, corporate budgeting, and financial forecasting in order to evaluate and recommend strategic financial decisions for your business. This program is perfect for those advancing into corporate financial planning and budgeting roles.