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Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistAn investment approach that yields long-term value and growth is a must in today’s uncertain economy. Therefore, many investors seek out value stocks, which historically have yielded better long-term results compared to growth stocks. However, in a market where investments are often undervalued, these opportunities may be more difficult to recognize.
The Value Investing (Online) program from Columbia Business School Executive Education will give you a strong foundation in the value investing process. In this nine-week program, you will acquire the essentials of valuation, strategic analysis, valuing growth, and risk management, preparing you to identify opportunities for investments that others may overlook.
US stocks have doubled in value since reaching the low of March 2020
Is the margin by which Value has outperformed Growth, indicating a significant shift in market dynamics
With value investing, Berkshire Hathaway realized returns of 3,787,464% over a 60-year period, far exceeding the S&P 500’s 24,708%
The Value Investing (Online) program will enable you to:
The Value Investing program is designed for investors and corporate decision makers, including:
World-Renowned Faculty
Learn from accomplished faculty, and industry experts whose diverse backgrounds encompass a broad range of disciplines
Guest Speakers
Accomplished academics and experts offer unique perspectives and the opportunity to put learning into practice
Peer Interaction
Stimulating discussions with like-minded global peers expand your professional network and build a supportive community
Case Studies
Through exploratory sessions, examine practical examples and find innovative solutions to strategic challenges
Live Faculty Sessions
Get actionable insights in live online interactions with faculty who are recognized leaders in their fields
Engaging Assignments and Activities
Hone business acumen and executive skills with try-it activities that help you redefine your potential
Capstone Project
Engage in a multifaceted experience where you apply program learnings to a real-world case
Foundations, framework, and introduction to asset value: overview of the valuation approach and calculating asset value.
The methodology to identify and buy securities priced well below their true value.
Understanding the value of scale economies and barriers to entry.
Valuation exercise for the automotive market in the aftermath of the financial crisis.
Estimating future earnings and accounting for growth using Walmart as an example.
Calculating the value of a high-growth company in dynamic industry segments.
Managing the risks of individual stocks and portfolios through proven financial and management strategies.
Using the value investing approach to evaluate the attractiveness of John Deere.
Foundations, framework, and introduction to asset value: overview of the valuation approach and calculating asset value.
Estimating future earnings and accounting for growth using Walmart as an example.
The methodology to identify and buy securities priced well below their true value.
Calculating the value of a high-growth company in dynamic industry segments.
Understanding the value of scale economies and barriers to entry.
Managing the risks of individual stocks and portfolios through proven financial and management strategies.
Valuation exercise for the automotive market in the aftermath of the financial crisis.
Using the value investing approach to evaluate the attractiveness of John Deere.
For full details of the curriculum, please download the brochure.
Download BrochureWe apply concepts by valuing real companies through case studies from Walmart, Amazon, Intel, Nestlé, John Deere, and others. And we’ll tackle highly-debated topics like: When does growth create value? How can we measure competitive advantage? How should we value risk?
How does Walmart’s expansion into China affect our valuation estimates?
How does one even approach the valuation of a market giant growing approximately 30 percent per year?
Does the shrinking market for personal computers spell trouble for Intel?
How can we find value in an industry in deep decline?
When and how can an investor take advantage of a real estate bubble?
Capstone case study that cultivates understanding by pulling all the pieces together.
What does it mean when a company has a higher Earning Power Value (EPV) than its Asset Value (AV)?
How has Nestlé grown over the years — organically or via acquisitions?
Note: All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
On your journey to learning value investing principles with Columbia Business School Executive Education, you’ll be in good company. Past participants come from a wide range of industries, job functions, and management levels — from more than 40 countries around the world. This program teaches investors and corporate decision makers one of the most successful investment strategies ever developed.
Participants include both entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, individual contributors, and cross-functional teams. Representative job functions and titles include:
Participants include employees from companies like:
— Jaime Casas, President, CAA Real Estate Developers
— Juancho Paolo Ligaya Jerusalem, Vice President | Marketing Cloud | Asia Growth Economies, Salesforce
— Frederick E. Neely, Financial Solutions Advisor, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
— Aneena Urbanek, Director, La Leonessa of N. America
— Aleks Mitrovic, Chief Technology Officer, Deploy Partners
Tano Santos is an expert in value investing at Columbia Business School. His current research focuses on two distinct areas: asset pricing, with an emphasis on theoretical and empirical models that can account for the predictability of returns, and applied economic theory, specifically, the economics of financial innovations as well as theory of organizations. Santos joined the Columbia Business School faculty in 2003.
Upon completion of the Value Investing (Online) program, you will receive a certificate of participation from Columbia Business School Executive Education. This certificate also awards two credits towards the Certificate in Business Excellence, which grants select alumni and tuition benefits. Learn More
Download BrochureYour digitally verified certificate will be issued in your legal name and emailed to you, at no additional cost, upon completion of the program, including all modules of the program (online, in person, or live online, inter-module). All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Columbia Business School Executive Education.
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Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the program. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programs are designed to fit into your working life.
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