Carnegie Mellon University

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

Course Number: 45817

Entrepreneurship through Acquisition will explore the different paths to acquiring a company. Specifically, we will look at self-funding a search, the Search Fund Model and independent sponsoring. The class will focus on the steps to acquisition and the leadership of a small to medium size business. We will examine the issues from the point of view of the entrepreneur planning to acquire and then in return for a material equity stake, operate the company as CEO.

Degree: MBA
Concentration: Entrepreneurship
Academic Year: 2025-2026
Semester(s): Mini 1
Required/Elective: Elective
Units: 6

Format

Lecture: 100min/wk and Recitation: 50min/wk