The Private Equity Curriculum Pathway is an optional sequence of electives tailored to help MBA and EMBA students choose courses that align with specific PE-related career goals. It is part of the Business School's wider Curricular Pathway initiative.

In Spring 2026, Private Equity Capstone will be offered for the first time with Professor Michael Ewens, and is a requirement for the PE Fellows Program students. In 2025, the PE Deals (Lincoln Frank), PE Leverage (Eric Rogoff), and PE Allocation (Kevin Lu) classes were launched. 

The Private Equity Pathway 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.

Browse the Private Equity Pathway courses, linked below, and meet the Private Equity Faculty (Bios in sidebar).

About the Researcher(s)

Michael Ewens

Michael Ewens

David L. and Elsie M. Dodd Professor of Finance
Finance Division
Director
Private Equity Program
Emmanuel A. Yimfor

Emmanuel A. Yimfor

Assistant Professor of Business
Finance Division
Aamir Rehman

Aamir Rehman

Associate Professor of Professional Practice in the Faculty of Business
Finance Division
Eric Y. Rogoff

Eric Y. Rogoff

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business
Finance Division
Kevin Lu

Kevin Lu

Adjunct Professor of Business
Finance Division
Lincoln Frank

Lincoln Frank

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business
Finance Division
Donna Hitscherich

Donna Hitscherich

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business
Finance Division
Bernstein Faculty Leader
Bernstein Center for Leadership and Ethics
Director of the Mergers and Acquisitions Initiative
Finance Division
Luigi Rizzo

Luigi Rizzo

Adjunct Professor of Business
Finance Division