• Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (EtA)

    The M&A Club Academy

  • Introduction

    Our Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Program is developed by the M&A Club in partnership with McGill's Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship and is the first university-supported, open-enrollment ETA training program in Canada, combining comprehensive strategic training with direct access to the M&A Club's national network of lenders, advisors, and deal professionals.Before you apply, complete the form below. Your answers help the program team assess whether the ETA Program fits your background and current stage, and they help you clarify your own acquisition goals and what a successful outcome looks like for you. 

  • Practical Information

    Two cohort formats are available:

    • Intensive Format (Bootcamp Style): four consecutive days, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, through Friday, October 30, 2026.
    • Extended Format: evening and weekend sessions over a three-month period during Winter 2026-2027.

    Location: McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, 1001 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC H3A 1G5, Canada. A preferred rate is available for participants at the Sofitel Montreal. Details will be shared upon registration.

    Tuition Fee: $3,500 CAD.

  • General Information

  • Votre participation

  • Have you ever taken an ETA training program?*
  • When do you expect to start your acquisition search?*
  • If currently searching, for how long?*
  • Do you already have a company?*

  • If you already lead an established business generating more than $10 million in revenue, explore our Growth by Acquisition program here, built for business leaders. You can also express your interest directly here.

  • We will offer this training in two formats — which one interests you the most?*
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