The document summarizes an executive master class in corporate finance offered by Vlerick Business School. The 12-month program provides in-depth training in all aspects of corporate finance through modules taught by top faculty and business practitioners. It aims to develop participants into experts capable of analyzing complex financial issues. The program combines theoretical concepts with practical examples, case studies, and an in-company project. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate and qualify for the Vlerick Business School alumni network.

1. Become a top expert in Corporate Finance
Executive Master Class in
Corporate Finance
Individuals with a financial talent are greatly valued in Added value for you and your company
economic and financial circles. Not surprising, since the
profession is becoming more and more complex and • You will acquire theoretical, conceptual and practice-
dynamic. oriented knowledge and know-how regarding all aspects
of Corporate Finance.
Are you such a financial guru? And are you looking for • You will know the new and improved techniques and
knowledge and expertise to take your career to the next instruments for financial planning, financial analysis, and
level, by aiming for a financial position in a company or valuing your company.
joining a financial institution? In that case, opt for the • You will measure and follow the progress achieved in the
Executive Master Class in Corporate Finance. We promise implementation of the corporate strategy by applying
that this advanced management programme will be a Value Based Management.
unique learning experience for you. You will become a • You will have a toolkit of ready-to-use instruments for
financial expert with a strong academic background, capable financial decision-making in an international context.
of analysing and solving complex financial issues.
Programme design
For whom?
You will be amazed by our keenness for practice. Departing
• As a junior or senior professional, you are highly from well founded theory, we illustrate it with practice-
interested in Corporate Finance. based examples, case studies and exercises. You will learn
not merely from the lectures given by our faculty. Draw
If you meet the following requirements, we will invite you to inspiration from your participating colleagues. Interaction
an intake interview: and exchanging experiences will teach you a great deal.
• You have a university diploma or equivalent practical Part of this programme consists of an in-company project.
experience. This is how it goes: you will develop a subject that is relevant
• You have at least 3 years’ experience in a financial position to your own organisation, in order to apply your knowledge
(e.g. financial analyst, financial consultant, (investment) immediately. Our professors and scientific staff will bring
banker, venture capitalist) you their support, helping you with advice and actions.
• You have a professional interest in issues of Corporate Chances are this part of the programme will develop into a
Finance. strong asset for your organisation and for yourself.
Beyond my expectations
" As a tax consultant I had given multinational corporations
counsel and support on their transfer pricing and
international fiscal issues. I was growing keen to expand my
knowledge on company valuation and optimising capital
structures for international holdings. When I took this
programme, it exceeded my expectations. Top faculty and
seasoned management practitioners gave me a wealth of
input to raise my consulting profile. “
Kris Smits - Director Transfer Pricing, Partner BDO Belgium

2. Programme design Meet your faculty
You belong to the new generation of corporate finance experts, and are therefore This excellent programme involves both
faced with a lot of challenges. You will go through each module, step by step, theory and practice. Would you like to
in order to cover the whole of Corporate Finance. This ensures that you will know which academics and practitioners
properly acquire all the building blocks for the future. And, as always, theoretical lecture in the programme? If so, visit our
concepts tie in with practice-based examples. website, where you can also download or
request a comprehensive brochure.
Residential opening seminar
Prof Sophie Manigart
• Introduction to fundamental concepts and terminology of Corporate Finance Programme Director
Module 1: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance PRACTICAL INFO
• Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), capital structure, capital costs (WACC) Dates and venues
25 days
Module 2: Financial Planning September 2012 to September 2013
Modules of approximately 2 to 3 days
• Models for financial planning, credit management, working capital every 3 weeks
management, short-term financing, and investment options Ghent and Leuven Campuses
Module 3: Financial Accounting & Analysis Language
English
• Advanced interpretation of balance sheets and profit-and-loss accounts, ratio
analysis, International Accounting Standards (IAS) and other accounting Fee
principles € 11,850 + € 1,500 seminar costs
(excl. 21% VAT)
Module 4: Capital Budgeting & Valuation
• Review of valuation instruments: Multiples, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF),
Adjusted Present Value (APV), Real Options, and more
Module 5: Entrepreneurial Finance
• Financing strategies for business start-ups, Venture Capital, Business Angels, etc.
Module 6: Mergers & Acquisitions
• M&A strategies, the M&A process, legal and fiscal issues
Module 7: Corporate Restructuring
• Bankruptcy, agency costs, conflicts of interest amongst stakeholders,
instruments for restructuring
Module 8: Value Based Management
• Performance measurement, Balanced Scorecard, strategic cost calculation
Module 9: International Finance
• Hedging, currency risk, international financial risk
Module 10: Review of Corporate Finance
• Integration of all theories, concepts and models through comprehensive case
studies and all-round exercises
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Residential Capstone Seminar
Please see Practical Info on the following
• Focus on growing your personal and professional management skills: page, or visit:
decision-making models, negotiation techniques, leadership styles
www.vlerick.com/master-corporate-finance
and motivation, etc.

3. PRACTICAL INFO
Registration Online registration: quick & easy!
Action! Register online.
Questions? Please contact:
Vincent Bagué
Group Product Manager
T: + 32 9 210 97 81
F: + 32 9 210 97 28
vincent.bague@vlerick.com
Reep 1
9000 Ghent, Belgium
Your certificate
If you take part in one of our programmes, you are Register online via:
entitled to a certificate from Vlerick Business
School. www.vlerick.com/
accounting-finance
If you successfully complete an Executive Master Class,
you can join the Vlerick Alumni Network, a worldwide
network of over 16,000 alumni in more than 100 Financial benefits for you?
countries.
• 10% discount for paying members of Vlerick Alumni
Cancellation • SME portfolio: subsidies for Flemish SMEs.
• Vlerick Social Profit Grants for organisations active in
Consult our cancellation conditions at: the social profit sector.
www.vlerick.com/conditions
You’ll find more info at: www.vlerick.com/benefits
Our team is here for you
Vincent Bagué
Group Product Manager
T: + 32 9 210 97 81
vincent.bague@vlerick.com
Rian De Bruycker
Programme Advisor
T: + 32 9 210 98 84
rian.debruycker@vlerick.com

4. Application form
Accounting & Finance
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN 2012-2013
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
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Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers Valuation of Companies
Understanding Annual Reports Executive Master Class in Controllership
Mastering Costs and Budgets Executive Master Class in Corporate Finance
Fundamentals of Financial Management Executive Master Class in Financial Analysis
Strategic Cost Management and Asset Management
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5. THE Programmes of
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General Management Operations & Supply Chain Management
Advanced Management Programme E Project Management D
International Management Programme E Purchasing Management E
Middle Management Programme D Operational Excellence E
Young Management Programme D & E Executive Master Class in Supply Chain Management E
Accounting & Financial Management Entrepreneurship
Understanding Annual Reports D & E KMO Challenge D
Mastering Costs and Budgets D & E KMO Excellence D
Fundamentals of Financial Management D & E Entrepreneurship for Managers D
Strategic Cost Management E
Valuation of Companies E People Management & Leadership
Executive Master Class in Controllership E The People Manager D
Executive Master Class in Corporate Finance E Executive Decision Making D
Executive Master Class in Financial Analysis How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence D
and Asset Management E Inspiring for Change D
Negotiating to Create Value D & E
Human Resource Management Self-mastery D
HRM with Impact D Bestsellers read for you D
Compensation & Benefits D
Executive Master Class in Human Resource Management D Strategy
Strategy in Action E
ICT & Business Process Management
ICT-Management D Executive Master Classes
Business Process Management Workshop D & E Executive Master Class in B-to-B Marketing and Sales E
Excellence in Business Process Improvement E Executive Master Class in Business Process Management E
Executive Master Class in Business Process Management E Executive Master Class in Controllership E
Business Intelligence Workshop E Executive Master Class in Corporate Finance E
Executive Master Class in Financial Analysis
Innovation Management and Asset Management E
Strategising for Innovation E Executive Master Class in Human Resource Management D
Entrepreneurial Innovation E Executive Master Class in Innovation & Entrepreneurship E
Corporate Innovation Management E Executive Master Class in Supply Chain Management E
Executive Master Class in Innovation & Entrepreneurship E
MBAs
Marketing & Sales Full-time MBA E
Introduction to Marketing Management D Executive MBA E
Retail & Trade Marketing D Executive MBA in Financial Services & Insurance E
Brand Management & Communication D
Product Management D Masters
Strategic Business-to-Business Marketing D Masters in Financial Management E
Executive Master Class in B2B Marketing and Sales E Masters in General Management E
Masters in Marketing Management E
D Programme in Dutch E Programme in English
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