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Surveys the role private equity and venture capital financial institutions play in the operation of efficient capital markets. Analyzes the legal structure of private equity and venture capital partnerships and the process of raising investment capital, of negotiating equity participations, of contributing to the operation of investee companies and ultimately of divesting on favorable terms the institution’s equity holdings. Applies the due diligence process in a case setting by evaluating investment risks and valuing assets both for acquisition and for sale, practically utilizing the skills developed in courses such as Corporate Finance and International Financial Markets. Prerequisite: Corporate Finance. Course enrollment is via an application process and limited to 24 students. Interested students are required to register for the course and no later than noon on August 27 email Professor Leeds (leeds@jhu.edu) the following: • A one page cv • A one paragraph statement explaining why you believe your background, academic/professional experience and career interests are relevant to the course. These two submissions will be used by Professor Leeds as the basis for selecting the 24 students admitted to the course (plus a small waiting list). Priority will be given to qualified 2nd year students; also, qualified MIPP, doctoral and exchange students are welcome to apply. Interested students are strongly encouraged to review the course syllabus before deciding whether to apply. The results of this application process will be communicated by the registrar to all applicants on August 30. Each accepted student will be charged 500 bidding points. <a href="http://bit.ly/1bebp5s" target="_blank">Click here to see evaluations, syllabi, and faculty bios</a>