COURSE NUMBER: MBA 294.9

 

COURSE TITLE: Private Equity Speaker Series

 

UNITS OF CREDIT: 1 unit

 

INSTRUCTOR: Steve Etter and Jerry Engel

 

STUDENT ORGANIZERS: Kevin Lau; Marius Rus

 

E-MAIL ADDRESSES: kevin_lau@mba.berkeley.edu;  marius_rus@mba.berkeley.edu

 

MEETING DAY(S)/TIME: Tuesdays 6-8PM, Fall B only

 

Note: this course will meet on 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, and 11/27.

 

PREREQUISITE(S): None

 

CLASS FORMAT: Speaker Series

 

REQUIRED READINGS: Speaker bios and selected readings.

 

BASIS FOR FINAL GRADE: Attendance and class participation.  No more than one absence allowed.  Attendance at the first class on 10/23 is MANDATORY.  The first session will provide crucial background that will allow students to learn the most from each speaker and be able to ask informed questions.  If you are unable to attend the first class meeting you must contact the Student Organizers prior to the next class session, in order to review the material you missed.

 

ABSTRACT OF COURSE'S CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES:

 

The objective of MBA294, a one-unit seminar class, is to provide you with an overview of private equity investing through weekly interactions with a diverse group of accomplished industry professionals from institutions such as buyout funds, mezzanine capital funds, equity fund limited partners, and third-party service providers.  In addition to reviewing the roles of each party involved, the course will also focus on various steps in the deal process, demonstrate the varying investment strategies of select industry players, highlight current market trends, and provide both financial and strategic insight into this dynamic asset class.  The course aims to provide an introduction to multiple facets of a private equity investing for all students, ranging from those preparing for a career in private equity to those simply interested in learning about the industry.