Master Company Analysis Through Real-World Practice

Learn to evaluate businesses like seasoned analysts through our comprehensive program that combines theoretical frameworks with hands-on case studies from Australian markets.

Explore Learning Paths

Beyond Surface Numbers

Company analysis isn't just about reading financial statements. We teach you to see the stories behind the numbers—understanding market positioning, competitive advantages, and growth trajectories that traditional education often misses.

  • Industry context and competitive landscape mapping
  • Management quality assessment techniques
  • Cash flow patterns and sustainability metrics
  • Risk identification across different business models

Our students work with real company data from ASX-listed firms, mining companies, and emerging tech businesses across Australia. You'll develop the same analytical frameworks used by institutional investors.

Financial analysis workspace showing charts, graphs, and comparative data
Professional working with financial modeling software
Valuation Models
Team reviewing company research and market analysis
Market Research

Practical Analysis Framework

Every company tells a different story. Our methodology helps you uncover these narratives systematically, whether you're evaluating a established mining giant or a startup disrupting traditional industries.

01

Business Model Deconstruction

Break down how companies actually make money, identify key value drivers, and spot potential vulnerabilities in their operating model.

02

Financial Health Assessment

Go beyond basic ratios to understand cash conversion cycles, capital allocation patterns, and financial flexibility under different scenarios.

03

Comparative Valuation

Learn multiple valuation approaches and understand when each method provides meaningful insights versus when it might mislead your analysis.

Learn from Industry Practitioners

Our instructors bring decades of experience from investment banking, equity research, and corporate development roles across Australian and international markets.

Dr. Elena Thorne, Program Director

Dr. Elena Thorne

Program Director

Former equity research director at Macquarie Group with 15 years analyzing Australian small-cap companies. Elena specializes in teaching pattern recognition across different business models and helping students develop their analytical intuition.

Sarah Chen, Senior Analyst

Sarah Blackwood

Senior Research Instructor

Built her career in corporate finance at BHP and Rio Tinto before transitioning to independent consulting. Sarah brings real-world experience in evaluating capital projects and understanding cyclical business dynamics.

Your Analysis Journey

We've designed our program around the way professionals actually develop analytical skills—through guided practice with increasing complexity and real market feedback.

Foundation Building

Start with fundamental analysis principles using straightforward Australian companies. Master financial statement analysis, basic valuation techniques, and industry research methods through guided case studies.

Months 1-2
1

Complex Business Models

Tackle more challenging companies including cyclical businesses, growth companies, and companies undergoing transformation. Learn to adjust analytical approaches based on business characteristics and market conditions.

Months 3-4
2

Independent Research

Conduct original research on companies of your choice. Develop investment theses, present findings to peers, and defend your analytical conclusions. Focus on developing your unique analytical voice and perspective.

Months 5-6
3