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Private Equity Curriculum Pathway

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Private Equity Curriculum Updates Fall 2024

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  • Greta Larson
Published
August 2, 2024
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Private Equity Program News
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Michael Ewens

Michael Ewens

David L. and Elsie M. Dodd Professor of Finance
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
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Donna Hitscherich

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
Bernstein Faculty Leader
Bernstein Center for Leadership and Ethics
Private Equity Program Co-Director
Private Equity Program Co-Director

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Private Equity is the latest addition to Curriculum Pathways, which are optional sequences of electives, tailored to help MBA and EMBA students choose courses that align with specific career goals. Seventeen pathways -- including asset management, data analytics, and entrepreneurship -- help students gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to excel in a variety of fields.

Pathways offer structured, career-focused learning within the MBA and EMBA degrees, providing you with relevant insights for their professional journeys. These pathways are only suggestions. Since they are not official concentrations and will not be noted on transcripts, students have the flexibility to take (or not take) any suggested electives.

The Private Equity (PE) curriculum covers buyouts, growth equity, and private credit strategies, blending practitioner insights with theory. The gateway course, Private Equity Finance, provides a foundation in financial modeling, value creation, stakeholder perspectives, and contemporary trends. Specialized electives delve into the roles of investment professionals, institutional investors, lenders, and management teams, introducing a diverse range of career paths in the PE industry.

Download the Private Equity curriculum pathway here.

Read more about the Private Equity Curricular Pathway

Explore Private Equity courses in the Course Catalog.

About the Researcher(s)

Michael Ewens

Michael Ewens

David L. and Elsie M. Dodd Professor of Finance
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
Photo of Prof. Donna Hitscherich

Donna Hitscherich

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
Bernstein Faculty Leader
Bernstein Center for Leadership and Ethics
Private Equity Program Co-Director
Private Equity Program Co-Director

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