Financial Management Programs
Today's financial markets have undergone a profound paradigm shift. Tightened credit markets, corporate downsizing, extreme market volatility, increased bankruptcy filings, and faltering merger and acquisition activity have intensified the pressure on companies to focus on financial management.
In order to improve your firm's ability to optimize corporate finance strategies and develop new opportunities for success, Harvard Business School offers a diverse portfolio of financial management programs. These intensive executive training programs are designed to maximize learning while minimizing time away from business responsibilities. Each of the six courses addresses strategic issues in a well-defined area of corporate finance, including, but not limited to, corporate reorganization and downsizing, business valuation, private equity and venture capital.
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Consumer Financial Services
This program highlights innovative business models for firms that provide personal financial services—new ideas that have managed to break through the marketplace clutter and clamoring for consumers' attention. In participating, industry leaders learn how creative enterprises from all corners of the globe have found ways to identify the needs of target markets, to launch new products successfully, and to acquire customers in cost-effective ways. You'll leave the program with powerful and lasting insights for leading your organization to greater success.
Corporate Restructuring, Mergers, and Acquisitions
For many, tumultuous market conditions have created unprecedented challenges. But for others, it is a rare opportunity to evaluate strategic options and create significant value. In Corporate Restructuring, Mergers, and Acquisitions, you will master the complexities of today's viable corporate restructuring options, gaining a portfolio of proven financial management strategies that can be implemented to sustain and enhance your firm's position, even in times of instability.
Driving Corporate Performance
In difficult economic times, accurately measuring and monitoring costs and performance are of paramount importance. But understanding the drivers of progress and how to align the organization around corporate goals requires in-depth knowledge of the relationships between a company's strategy, its economics, and its control strategy. In Driving Corporate Performance, you will learn how to design, implement, and manage systems that help create value and improve your firm's financial position.
In response to growing global demand, Driving Corporate Performance also is offered in Asia from January 3–6, 2010.
Finance for Senior Executives
The Finance for Senior Executives program provides those in leadership positions with a deeper understanding of corporate finance as practiced by today's best-run companies. Designed specifically for nonfinancial executives, this intensive program approaches the subject of finance as it relates to the corporation as a whole. You will develop an understanding of how to read and react to capital markets, identify sources of system stress, maintain financial equilibrium, evaluate market strategies, and rank investment proposals.
Opportunities in Mortgage Markets
The current real estate downturn not only has halted transactions — it has caused investors and builders to revisit, reassess, and mitigate the components of risk. In response, Harvard Business School has developed a new program that helps participants understand the origins of the current mortgage crisis, find and price opportunities, pursue sound investment strategies, and position their organizations for the eventual recovery.
Private Equity and Venture Capital
As the dynamics of the investment markets continue to change, investors must adapt to significant barriers to growth. A worldwide recession, turbulent equity markets, and a deep credit crisis are risks that challenge even the most carefully constructed investment strategies. Private Equity and Venture Capital helps you become a more successful investor by raising your level of investment expertise at each stage of the deal. Addressing the full range of industry models—from venture capital to growth equity to buyouts—the program uncovers practical approaches to industry infrastructure, fundraising, portfolio strategies, and decision making.
Private Equity and Venture Capital – Asia
Attractive investment opportunities in the developing and emerging markets of Asia have become more elusive, and more exposed to financial and nonfinancial risks. Investors who can spot earlier-stage opportunities and make decisions that take into account the distinctive financial and cultural characteristics of a country or region will reap the rewards. Created specifically for senior executives who are actively pursuing investment opportunities in Asia, Private Equity and Venture Capital—Asia helps you understand the unique dynamics of these markets and evaluate the impact of market cycles. You will leave better prepared to recognize, structure, and negotiate deals that offer the best potential for your company.
Strategic Finance for Smaller Businesses
To succeed in an economic downturn dominated by major conglomerates, leaders of small and midsize companies need a well-crafted financial strategy—one that results in both strong earnings and long-term profitability. Though top managers often find themselves delegating financial responsibility due to time constraints, they realize that relinquishing control puts them at a distinct disadvantage in accomplishing their corporate missions. Strategic Finance for Smaller Businesses empowers owners and top managers of small and midsize companies to develop a strategic financial plan that will serve their companies not only through a recession, but also into the future.
Strategic Financial Analysis for Business Evaluation
Whether you are negotiating an acquisition, looking to raise capital, divesting a business unit, assessing the competition, or simply seeking a better understanding of your own company's performance, the numbers tell the story. And in today's turbulent economic environment, executing these initiatives is more complex and challenging than ever. In Strategic Financial Analysis for Business Evaluation, you will learn the connection between an organization's strategic drivers and its financial data, enabling you to gain an accurate, comprehensive view of any business. Mastering new tools and techniques, you will improve your ability to monitor and forecast performance, measure profitability, assess competitiveness, and analyze viable restructuring opportunities.
The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.
Programs, dates, fees, and faculty are subject to change.
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