Valuation of projects and companies
Master and interpret the numbers. Connect cash flow, business model and human dynamics to make informed investment decisions and maximise financial value.
At a glance
4 scheduled sessions
Sessions held in FrenchPart B, for those who have mastered the fundamentals.
You need to master the knowledge from Part A before joining Part B.
Are you comfortable with these concepts?
Part B builds directly on the notions of Part A. Tick the ones you have mastered.
Transition exercise
Revise the fundamentals before your session
To maximise your learning in Part B, we recommend reviewing 3 key concepts from Part A: balance sheet analysis, the cash flow statement, and the break-even calculation.
PDF exercise available soon.
Investment criteria and decisions
Master the time value of money: discounting, capitalisation, risk and valuation. Apply the main investment criteria (NPV, IRR, Payback, ROI) to select profitable projects.
Company valuation and financing
Value a company using the multiples and discounted cash flow methods (WACC, adjusted value). Understand the sources of financing and their impact on value. Negotiate effectively: distinguish value from price.
Choose your package
- You will be able to evaluate and compare investment projects, identify risks and opportunities, and make structured, value-creating financial decisions.
- Understand the key criteria: profitability, cash flows, risk, return-on-investment horizon.
- Evaluate projects: apply simple methods to compare projects, identify the optimal options and prioritise your investments.
- Structured decision: know how to ask the right questions, anticipate the financial impacts and align your choices with your strategic objectives.
- Create value: use investment analysis to generate a measurable positive impact on the company's performance.
- You will be able to value a company, understand the different financing options and make informed strategic decisions.
- Understand company valuation: identify the methods and criteria used to determine the value of a company.
- Analyse the financing options: know the different sources of financing and how to choose the one that best fits your needs.
- Strategic decision: put valuation and financing into perspective to make informed, value-creating decisions.
- Evaluate the risks and opportunities: anticipate the financial impacts of financing and valuation choices.
- You will be able to evaluate projects, measure the value of a company, choose the appropriate financing options and make structured financial decisions.
- You will master the investment criteria: identify the levers of profitability, cash flows and risks to compare and prioritise your projects.
- You will master company valuation: understand the valuation methods and interpret the results to secure your decisions.
- You will master strategic financing: analyse the financing options and choose those that maximise value and minimise risks.
- You will be able to make sound decisions: turn analyses and valuations into concrete, reliable choices aligned with your objectives.
Teaching team
Pr. Mathias Schmit
Founder and Managing Director of Sagora (company founded in 2006), Professor of finance and Director of Executive Education Programmes at Solvay Brussels School (since 2003), independent director. Mathias teaches module 1 "Financial diagnosis and planning" of the "Finance for managers" programme.
Ghadi Kahil
Impact Investment Associate at Telos Impact (Stellar Impact fund, Series A+ Agrifood) and Teaching Assistant in Corporate accounting at Solvay Brussels School. Ghadi teaches module 2 "Budgeting and financial planning in Excel" of the "Finance for managers" programme.
Pr. Benjamin Lorent
Professor of finance and accounting, CEO of Solvay Lifelong Learning and Academic Director at Solvay Brussels School. Benjamin teaches module 4 "Investment criteria and decisions" of the "Finance for managers" programme.
Pr. Laurent Gheeraert
Professor of finance at Solvay Brussels School (since 2010) and Managing Director of the international QTEM network (since 2012), ex-Business Analyst McKinsey, CFA Institute. Laurent teaches module 5 "Company valuation and financing" of the "Finance for managers" programme.
FAQ
Do I need to have completed Part A first?
Yes, Part B assumes a command of the concepts of Part A (budgeting, financial planning). If you have equivalent experience, contact us to discuss it.
What is the difference between Module 4 and Module 5?
Module 4 deals with the selection criteria for investment projects (NPV, IRR, Payback). Module 5 focuses on company valuation (DCF, multiples, WACC) and financing strategies.
Can I follow a single module of Part B?
Yes, each module is accessible individually at €1,600 excl. VAT. The complete programme (€3,200) offers an integrated view of valuation.
Will this training help me with a fundraising or a sale?
Absolutely. Module 5 covers the valuation and negotiation methods used in M&A operations, fundraising and due diligence.
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