School of Business Valuation, Investment, & Real Estate
Curriculum designed by professionals and academics in valuation and financial analysis.
School of Business Valuation, Investment, & Real Estate
Master of Business Valuation (MBV)
The Master of Business Valuation (MBV) is one of the many programs offered at FUSE. This program is a fully online program designed to be completed in 18 months. FUSE’s MBV provides students with an educational experience enabling them to work as business valuation professionals in accounting firms, investment banks, registered investment advisory firms, brokerage firms, valuation firms, and other businesses similar in nature.
Description
Dive into the enriching world of the Master of Business Valuation (MBV), an entirely online program thoughtfully crafted for completion in just 18 months. FUSE’s MBV presents students with an educational journey that seamlessly weaves theory with practical technical expertise, paving the way for a future as business valuation professionals in various fields, including accounting firms, investment banks, registered investment advisory firms, brokerage firms, valuation firms, and similar businesses.
1. Objective 1: Students will have the technical expertise to conduct high-quality business valuations upon graduation.
Intended Outcome: Upon graduation, students will be immediately employable in high-demand areas.
2. Objective: Students will be sufficiently trained to acquire certifications in the business valuation discipline.
Intended Outcome: Our program is designed to make your student experience as efficient as possible.
Students must be formally accepted into the MBV program and meet all graduation criteria outlined in the course catalog. Matriculated students must successfully complete the total of 34 credit hours listed above and maintain a 3.0 grade point average to graduate. If the Applicant falls below a 3.0 grade point average, the student will be required to re-take the most recent courses and to pay additional tuition. Under such circumstances, the most recent grades achieved are counted toward the cumulative GPA. Students may repeat each course only once. Students who have not been able to raise their grade point average to at least a 3.0 after re-taking a course will be dismissed from the program. Graduation is not automatic upon completion of requirements. All students are required to complete and submit an Application to Graduate to the President, along with the requisite fees.
What Will You Learn?
Unlike the traditional model of enrolling in specific topic courses, of which parts are outdated or irrelevant to the needs of specialists, FUSE built a program that trains future valuation professionals from a practitioner’s point of view, without sacrificing the rigor of theoretical underpinnings, by integrating relevant portions of larger topics and simulating the workings of valuation firms by leveraging current software and databases.
Certification
Because the level of the first valuation report meets the organizational requirements, upon successful completion of the first Semester (two terms) of the program, students will receive the credential of Business Certified Appraiser (BCA) from the International Society of Business Appraisers (ISBA), a U.S. Small Business Administration “qualified source” to conduct small business appraisals.*
* Business credentials are trademarks of their respective organizations. The specific requirements and fees associated with these designations are available through the issuing organizations. FUSE cannot guarantee passage of any of these exams and individual students should prepare independently before attempting the assessments.
Selected Courses From This Program
Term 1 Courses (MBV1)
MBV1- 500 Valuation Profession and Ethics: (1 credit)
MBV1-520 Financial Reporting and Statement Analysis: (2 credits)
MBV1-530 Corporate Financial Valuation: (2 credits)
MBV1-545 Research Techniques: (1 credit)
MBV1-550 Basic Financial Analysis Report 1: (2 credits)
In this semester, graduate students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the business valuation profession, exploring the roles and responsibilities of professional appraisers, valuation experts, and financial analysts. The course emphasizes contemporary practices in corporate financial reporting, ethical standards, and practical application of tools and software for business valuation and financial analysis. Additionally, students will acquire financial concepts, strategies, and tools for project evaluation, funding, valuation, and resource allocation for both short-term and long-range goals, with a focus on independent research.
In this semester, graduate students will delve into specialized valuation principles applied to industries like health care, professional services, and divorce cases. The course provides an analysis of the macro economy as a complex system, exploring how macroeconomic factors and domestic policies impact business conditions for both large and small firms. Lessons incorporate various forms of macroeconomic modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning. The curriculum also covers the valuation of complex financial instruments, offering students a solid foundation on derivatives such as options, swaps, futures, and forwards, along with insights into pricing and valuation. Focused topics include calculus, regression analysis, continuous-time mathematics, and multivariate analysis in their practical applications.
Term 2 Courses (MBV2)
MBV2-600 The Appraisal Process: (1 credit)
MBV2-620 Valuation Methods: (2 credits)
MBV2-630 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Consolidations: (2 credits)
MBV2-645 IPO Valuation: (1 credit)
MBV2-650 Intermediate Financial Analysis Report 2 & Proctored Exam: (2 credits)
Term 3 Courses (MBV3)
MBV3-670 Special Topics in Valuation: (1 credit)
MBV3-680 Quantitative Finance and Data Analytics: (2 credits)
MBV3-685 Fair Value Accounting: (2 credits)
MBV3-690 Valuation Economics: (1 credit)
MBV3-695 Advanced Financial Analysis Report 3: Publicly Traded Corporation (2 credits)
In this semester, graduate students will analyze the macroeconomy’s complexity and its impact on businesses, covering macroeconomic modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning. The course focuses on fair value measurement and accounting, where students apply standards to assess impairment, alternative investment valuations, and intangible asset valuations, providing foundational knowledge for credentialing. Additionally, students will explore the valuation of complex financial instruments, gaining a solid foundation on derivatives like options, swaps, futures, and forwards, along with practical insights into pricing and valuation using topics such as calculus, regression analysis, continuous-time mathematics, and multivariate analysis.
In this semester, graduate students will explore the relationship between taxation and the valuation of business interests, covering standards of valuation, various methods, and the application of discounts and premiums. Emphasis is placed on family limited partnerships, estate planning, and corporation transactions, as well as alternative investments like real estate, hedge funds, commodities, private equity, and structured products. The course begins with the Market Approach, addressing the calculation and selection of multiples, and discusses discounts and premiums. It also covers mechanics of financial analysis, business valuation, and real estate appraisal report writing, focusing on improving written reports by addressing writing challenges, styles, critical thinking, argument analysis, logical fallacies, and quality assurance practices.
Term 4 Courses (MBV4)
MBV4-675 Valuation of Intangibles: (1 credit)
MBV4-665 Valuation Multiples, Premiums, and Discounts: (2 credits)
MBV4-668 Portfolio Valuation: (2 credits)
MBV4-669 Advanced Financial Analysis Report 4: Privately Held Corporation (2 credits)
MBV4-710 Final Project and Proctored Exam: (2 credits)
MBV4-700 Report Writing Capstone: (1 credit)
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