PGP
Post Graduate Programme in
Private Equity
and Deal Engineering
The Post Graduate Programme is a comprehensive 48-week private equity track designed for candidates who need full-cycle transaction capability across underwriting, structuring, governance, and portfolio value creation.
The programme combines live technical sessions, applied workstreams, and partner-guided execution drills. Participants finish with a capstone that demonstrates institutional buyout judgement.
This is not a generic finance classroom. It is a structured deal-engineering path for professionals who need to think, write, and defend investment decisions at an institutional standard.
PGP Cohort 3
How it works
Four terms over 48 weeks
Structured progression from technical underwriting to full-cycle sponsor execution.
Concepts, frameworks, skills
Build decision quality for IC memos, transaction structuring, and post-close governance.
Live webinars and masterclasses
Weekly live technical sessions with practitioner breakdowns and implementation drills.
Three in-person workshops
In-person convenings focused on negotiation, committee defence, and case debrief.
Capstone project
A full buyout case with model, investment memo, and oral defence before reviewers.
Certificate and alumni network
Completion certificate and long-term access to the Norland professional network.
Who this programme is for
Curriculum
Four terms with dedicated modules that mirror real private equity execution flow.
Term 1 · WK 1-12
Foundation and technical execution
Build the base layer for institutional deal work.
- LBO architecture and forensic three-statement model builds
- Commercial due diligence and sector thesis construction
- Deal screening memos and IC recommendation framing
- GCPE examination pathway and technical audit
PGP scholars and alumni
Current cohort
Class of 2026-27
32 scholars
Alumni
Class of 2025-26
26 scholars
Alumni
Class of 2024-25
21 scholars
Workshops
Three in-person convenings
PGP includes three in-person workshops distributed across the programme. Each workshop is designed as an execution lab with role-play, peer review, and partner feedback.
Travel and accommodation costs are not included. Workshops are expected unless case-specific exemptions are approved.
Application process and fees
Programme fee
£2,000 + taxes
Standard fee is £3,000 + taxes before scholarship. Scholarship-adjusted fee is £2,000 + taxes. Fees are non-refundable once enrolled. Deferrals may be reviewed on documented grounds.
Eligibility
Undergraduate degree in any field. Prior transaction exposure is preferred but not mandatory.
Scholarships
Merit scholarships are considered for high-potential applicants in limited numbers.
Corporate sponsorship
Employer-sponsored seats are available for institutions developing analyst pipelines.
More questions
For profile fit, timelines, and sponsorship details, contact admissions directly.