Deal Camp: Preparing for Private Equity
- Requirements
- Professionals at all levels seeking a better understanding of the fundamentals driving the private equity industry and the challenges and opportunities that are ahead.
Deal Camp: Preparing for Private Equity
Overview
Presented in collaboration with the Columbia Business School Private Equity Program, Deal Camp is a multi-day high-intensity learning event. A combination of interactive presentations and panels moderated by Columbia faculty feature a variety of private equity professionals and service providers in the industry all in an intimate setting.
For over a decade, Deal Camp has immersed participants in the world of private equity providing insights and the foundational knowledge needed to better engage in the field. Get the tools and skills needed to make deal decisions from beginning to end, including sourcing opportunities, dealing with due diligence processes when analyzing a potential opportunity, exploring traditional value creation levers and new technologies in value creation, appreciating legal issues in private equity deal documentation, and navigating the elements of a successful exit strategy.
Deal Camp builds and draws upon the curriculum and network of the Columbia Business School Private Equity Program.
Please contact our Learning Solutions Specialists at +1 212-854-3395 for a personal conversation to learn more.
“Deal Camp offers the rare opportunity to experience the multi-faceted private equity industry alongside industry experts and professionals while gaining with unique insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the industry in the years ahead.”
Program Faculty Director Donna M. Hitscherich
Director of the Private Equity Program at Columbia Business SchoolImpact
By attending Deal Camp, participants will expand their knowledge of current trends in the private equity industry, participate in a lively discussion of the new world of business and the impact it has on the field, and build a new network of industry experts, like-minded professionals, and finance scholars.
Deal Camp will prepare participants with:
- The tools needed to analyze the value creation prospects of a transaction, including the Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Model
- New ideas for deal sourcing and fundraising
- Appreciation of legal issues in private equity deal documentation
- Insight into the latest technologies in the field
- Hands-on, timely case studies designed to showcase current trends in the industry
- An opportunity to network with industry key players in an intimate setting
- An understanding of roles and opportunities available to various players in the private equity landscape
Upon completion of this program, you will earn two credits towards a Certificate with select alumni and tuition benefits. Learn more.
Program Content
After an overview of the industry, private equity experts and Columbia Business School faculty will lead discussions and case studies for developing insight into the opportunity and challenges facing the industry in the years ahead.
Participants will be exposed to all aspects of the private equity life cycle — from fundraising and deal sourcing to transaction execution, management of the firm, and the ultimate exit.
Key themes addressed:
- Fund formation, fundraising, and deal sourcing
- Key elements of the deal process
- Valuation and the LBO (leveraged buyout) model
- Elements of a successful exit strategy
- Key due diligence inquiries
- Technology as a value creation lever
- Importance and challenges of measuring ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance)
- Talent equation: Why diversity, equity and inclusion is important to the private equity industry
- Restructuring and distressed investments
- Role of private credit markets
- Growth equity and the intersection of venture capital (VC) and PE
Schedule
Four consecutive full days of in-person sessions at Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa in Montauk, NY. Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and all materials are included in the program tuition.
Dates, fees, and locations are subject to change.
Testimonials
“Being a veteran of industry conferences, seminars, and workshops, I can safely say that Columbia Business School's Deal Camp is second to none in quality of its presenters, participants, and event organizers. By the time I left Deal Camp, I felt I had acquired a unique perspective of the private equity sector. It sharpened my technical skills and I have no doubt that what I learned will make an impact in my work at our pension fund. In fact, my office is currently working on scheduling a visit from one of the firms that presented at Deal Camp to discuss potential investment opportunities, so the camp is already yielding positive outcomes. Everyone at Deal Camp was friendly, open to dialogue, and willing to answer questions or provide additional insight. I truly feel like I made friends at the camp. It changed my perspective of business schools altogether and I am now contemplating applying to Columbia's EMBA program.”
Anonymous
Deputy Director, Investments at a Private Pension Plan“The material covered at Deal Camp gave me new insight into the subject of private equity. The week following the program I had a meeting in which I was able to better my position in a transaction thanks to Deal Camp.”
David McGough
CEO at Digital Matrix Systems Inc.“I had an absolutely tremendous benefit from attending Deal Camp. I really appreciated the opportunity to meet with current students as well as practitioners in [private equity].”
Columbia Business School Alum
“All speakers [at Deal Camp] were excellent and collectively provided a robust overview on the industry and the deal process. I'm fortunate to have participated in the inaugural session and am certain the conference will be sought after in years to come.”
Second year Columbia MBA student
Participant Profile
Deal Camp is ideal for:
- Professionals at all levels seeking a better understanding of the fundamentals driving the private equity industry and the challenges and opportunities that are ahead
- Family offices wishing to understand the fundamentals and economics of private equity
- Service providers to the industry
- Those considering the sale of a business to a private equity firm
- Those wishing to explore the opportunities and career paths in private equity
Years of Management Experience
Industry
Faculty
Donna Hitscherich
Senior Lecturer of Finance
Private Equity Program Co-Director
FAQ
Certification
I’m interested in the Certificate in Business Excellence (CIBE), how do I get started?
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Any completed executive education program, regardless of format (live-online, in-person, or online), will count towards the Certificate in Business Excellence. Partner programs will also count towards the certificate.
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What are the costs of the certificate?
There’s no set cost associated with the certificate path since you’re able to customize your learning journey with in-person and online programs (price will vary depending on the program type and length).
Are there any tuition assistance or scholarships?
At Columbia Business School Executive Education, we offer non-degree and non-credit-based professional development programs to the global business community. As our programs are non-degree and non-credit, they do not qualify for financial aid.
How are CIBE credits determined?
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Where do I find information on the credit value for a program?
You will find this information on each program page. Credits range from 0.5 credits – 26 credits per program.
How do I get enrolled in the CIBE?
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How do I check the status of my Certificate completion?
Kindly reach out to a Learning Solutions representative for any questions on the status of your CIBE credit count.
Do CIBE credits expire?
Credits are only valid for four years (Please note: While we are not able to offer in-person programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the duration to complete the programming has been extended to five years.). If you have not completed your CIBE within four years, we will only count non-expired credits towards your CIBE credit total.
Does the Certificate in Business Excellence expire?
Your Certificate in Business Excellence does not expire. Once you become a certificate recipient, you will join the greater alumni community at Columbia Business School.
I’ve reached 18 CIBE credits, what’s next?
Congratulations! You should receive a digital copy of your certificate at the end of your program. If you do not receive a copy from your program manager, kindly contact your Learning Solutions representative or your program manager for next steps.
Will I receive a physical certificate?
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How do I get access to my alumni benefits?
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Can I add the Certificate in Business Excellence to LinkedIn?
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Preferred Pricing and Tuition Benefits for Alumni
Are there preferred pricing options available for live online programs?
Yes, preferred pricing is available for groups of two or more. To inquire, email execed@gsb.columbia.edu.
As a Columbia Business School alumni am I eligible for tuition benefit?
When you earn a Certificate in Business Excellence you will receive a 25 percent tuition benefit for full-price Executive Education in-person programs lasting three and four days and all full-price online programs. Exclusions apply**Which programs do not qualify for a 25 percent tuition benefit?
- Advanced Management Program
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Marketing Officer
- Chief Investment Officer
- Developing Black Leaders in Financial Services
- Digital Business Leadership Program
- Emerging Leader Development Program
- Executive Development Program
- Executive Program in Management
- Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Executive
- Global Banking Program: Fintech, Digital, and Analytics
- High Impact Leadership
- Leadership Essential
- Leading Strategic Growth and Change
- Strategic Wealth Manager
- Venture Capital Private Equity
Assignments
Will there be any homework or assignments?
For select programs, there will be some assignments to complete after the end of select program sessions. Assignments will typically consist of readings, self-reflections, and brief assessments. This approach is designed to help you practice your learnings.
How long will assignments take?
We do not expect that homework assignments will take up a large amount of time to complete.
Will there be any examinations or grades?
There will be no examinations or grades for our live online programs.
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