Analyze Investment Banking Fundamentals & Financial Deals

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Analyze Investment Banking Fundamentals & Financial Deals

This course is part of Investment Banking Operations & Financial Markets Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 hours to complete

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

10 reviews

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze investment banking functions across research, trading, and advisory.
Evaluate capital raising strategies including IPOs, mergers, and restructuring.
Interpret financial transactions and strategic corporate finance decisions.

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Develop the ability to analyze investment banking functions, evaluate capital raising strategies, and interpret key financial transactions such as IPOs, mergers, and restructuring. This course equips learners with practical knowledge of how investment banks operate across research, sales & trading, and advisory divisions.

By completing this course, learners will gain a strong foundation in financial markets, understand how companies raise capital, and assess strategic business decisions. The course also builds essential analytical and decision-making skills required for roles in investment banking and finance. What makes this course unique is its structured progression from foundational concepts to real-world deal-making scenarios, combined with practical insights into industry roles and career pathways. Each module is designed to mirror actual investment banking workflows, helping learners connect theory with application. Ideal for aspiring finance professionals, students, and career switchers, this course provides a clear, industry-relevant pathway to understanding and entering the world of investment banking.

This module introduces the core structure and functions of investment banking, focusing on research, sales, and trading activities. Learners will explore how investment banks analyze markets, generate insights, and facilitate financial transactions between investors and companies.

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4 videos3 assignments

This module explores key investment banking transactions such as capital raising, IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring, while also providing insights into career opportunities and required skill sets in the industry.

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5 videos3 assignments

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Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

The lessons are clear, practical, and easy to follow for beginners.

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I learned how financial deals are analyzed and executed in investment banking.

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