The Financial Storytelling for Capital Acquisition capstone course empowers students to blend financial modeling, investment strategy, and data-driven insight into compelling investor presentations. Through a team-based final project, participants create high-impact financial reports and persuasive pitches to navigate real-world capital raising and M&A scenarios.
Time
Apr 25, 2026 - May 9, 2026
Capacity
5 ECTS (130 academic hours, of which 24 in classroom, 106 individual work, and 0 practical work)
Prerequisites
Study Level
Current course belongs to Master's study level
Language
The lectures and study materials are in English.
Method
In class - Students meet with the instructor in class at regularly scheduled times.
Price
€940
Location
EBS University, A.Lauteri 3, Tallinn
In this course, you’ll experience what it truly means to stand in front of investors – by combining financial insight, valuation skills, and impactful presentation techniques, you’ll practice how to pitch your ideas convincingly and develop capital-raising strategies that resonate with real investors.
This course is designed for master’s level students aiming to elevate their skills in financial analysis, investment strategy, and financial storytelling. It is particularly well-suited for those pursuing careers in investment banking, corporate finance, or capital acquisition — whether as entrepreneurs, finance managers, or analysts.
Participants who complete the course will receive a continuing education certificate with ECTS credits.
The course takes place over three full days, with sessions running from 10:00 to 17:15 each day and includes a 45-minute break. The days are separated by a period of independent study, allowing participants to reflect on key concepts and prepare for the last session.
Financial Storytelling for Capital Acquisition, the Capstone Course starts at Apr 25, 2026
25.04.2026 - 09.05.2026
John Paul Broussard, PhD, CFA, FRM, PRM, is Professor of Finance at Estonian Business School, where he teaches corporate finance, investments, and data analytical techniques in finance. John is Professor Emeritus at Rutgers University, where he taught investments and corporate finance courses. John has held visiting professor positions at Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki; Middlesex University, London; Turku School of Economics, and Lappenranta School of Technology. He received his BS and PhD from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Millsaps College. John has won various teaching and research awards in his career, and he has taught various professional review courses since 1999 in Europe, Asia and the US. John is a CFA Charterholder, a Certified Financial Risk Manager, and a Professional Risk Manager.
Dr. Broussard’s current research efforts relate to big data analyses in finance, high frequency trading, and multivariate extreme value applications to portfolio management.
Price
€940
VAT will not be added to course price
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