ACG University is the single best networking/educational initiative for the brightest young M&A dealmakers in our region. 100% of participants highly recommend ACG University as a valuable tool for future M&A dealmaking. Each year just 35 - 40 are accepted into the four month program which is led by some of the the region's most successful, experienced M&A dealmakers. Now is the chance for you or someone on your team to apply!
ACGU Goals:
This in-depth 7-part program is designed for dealmakers who possess an average of 2 – 4 years of deal experience and will:
Teach a broad range of essential deal making skills and strategies through lecture and hands-on case work to create savvy, knowledgeable and skilled dealmakers.
Create cohorts to facilitate long-term deal networks among future M&A leaders. Each class is composed of private equity and corporate buyers, investment bankers, attorneys, accountants and lenders.
Offer access to all the resources of ACG and the broader deal community in Philadelphia through membership (2 year membership included). Graduates will also be invited to become part of the ACG Young DealMakers' Group.
About the ACGU Program:
ACG University will immerse participants into the life cycle of a deal using a case study method for teaching the key elements of sourcing, valuing, financing, negotiating, structuring and closing a deal. Each class will include pre-reading, expert level instruction, practictioner panel discussions, team-based case work/presentation of findings and feedback. ACG University is composed of seven classes, meeting roughly every two - three weeks on Friday mornings from 7:30am - 12:00pm starting in January at the offices of Drinker Biddle in center city Philadelphia. Click here to view our ACGU 2017 Report Card.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 27. Simply 'register' for ACGU as you would any event. Your confirmation email will give you further details on how to submit your resume and a very brief online survey.
ACGU 2018 Pricing
Pricing is $995 per person and includes all 7 classes, three networking events as well as a 2-year ACG membership (value of 2 years membership alone is $850). *Please note that payment will be due upon acceptance, there is no fee to apply.
Space for ACG University is limited. Candidates must be sponsored by an ACG Member. Selection is based on prior experience, commitment, your firm's prior ACGU candidate attendance history, as well as overall composition of the applicant pool.
