Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition and Search Fund Practicum

• Semester: Spring 2026
• Course ID: 396W
• Credit Hours: 3
• Unique: 29949

Special Instructions

Description

This is a Business School course, cross-listed with the Law School.

The ETA & Search Fund Practicum is designed for graduate students interested in pursuing a path of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). The course will utilize a combination of lectures, in-class exercises, guest speakers, case studies, and interactive evaluation of real acquisition opportunities. Students will gain experience formulating an investment thesis, engaging in deal sourcing, conducting due diligence, and building requisite financial models. The intended goal of the course is to provide students with both the knowledge and practical experience needed to embark on a successful acquisition search following completion of the class. The course culminates in a Capstone Project, where students will pitch a real acquisition opportunity to experienced investors and get valuable feedback. 

Students must submit a complete application, attend an information session and be selected to participate in the ETA & Search Fund Practicum. Full course requirements and qualifications will be reviewed with students during information sessions offered before the registration period for each semester.

This is a full semester course that can only be taken for a grade. The course requires meeting during the scheduled class time and work to be conducted in between classes. For more information and details on this course, visit the website (https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/centers-initiatives/brumley-institute/eta-search-fund-practicum/).

We will be offering two virtual AMA/info sessions for students who want to learn more about the course.  Times and links are below:

Monday, Oct 27th at noon: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/85450274841

Thursday, Oct 30th at noon: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/82292019602