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.