Master’s Program
Apply NowEarn Your Master’s Certified Business Intermediary Designation
IBBA Master’s Program
Applications Accepted Until November 23, 2024
Apply NowThe IBBA offers an annual 10-month collegiate style program for advanced level Business Brokers who currently hold their CBI designation. This program is intended for those who are interested in continuing in deals within the main street and general marketplace up to the low seven-figure dollar range.
Developed and taught by seasoned Business Brokers, the IBBA Master’s Program provides experience-based instruction in a flexible and affordable format for busy professionals. The Master’s CBI program design goes beyond the nuts and bolts of brokerage by enhancing knowledge, abilities, and skills to close more deals quicker, and with greater efficiency, creating opportunities to earn more annual commission.
Program Details
Master Classes Taught by Masters in the Industry
Prospecting for Sellers
Negotiating The Deal
Pre-Due Diligence for Sellers
Legal Issues
Analyzing and Valuing Businesses
Due Diligence
Packaging + Marketing The Business
Ethical Issues
Identifying + Working with
Qualified Buyers
Transaction Structuring,
Closing + Transfer
You are already among an elite group of Business Brokers holding their CBI. Showcase your commitment to continual growth in your field. The MCBI program is an intensive, 10-month program that is held monthly throughout the year.
Live sessions are led by highly qualified Business Brokers and are usually held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. The session spans January through November, skipping May for the IBBA Annual Conference.
Find credit information, course details, terms and conditions, and more in the IBBA Master’s CBI Program Guide.
Master’s CBI Program GuideApplication Process
The fee for the Master’s Course is $2,300
Applications are reviewed by a committee of MCBIs and based on criteria such as education, experience, and tenure to ensure high-quality students. Cohorts are limited in size. Once notified of acceptance, students will have 3 business days to confirm and purchase their registration.
To be eligible for the MCBI Program, students must:
- Be a current CBI Holder
- Have at least 5 years of experience in Business Brokerage
- Show a track record of successful sales history including sales of at least 10 businesses
- Be an active participant in IBBA activities (i.e. Board Member, workshop presenter, course instructor, Market Pulse participation, committees, etc.)
- Have maintained IBBA Membership for 3 consecutive years
- Provide a personal statement of 750 words or more
Please complete the following application to be considered for the upcoming 2025 Master Certified Business Intermediary Cohort. This program is designed for the best in the industry to share expertise and grow their practice. Please complete the full application, this will be used to determine the students offered a spot in the cohort.
Apply Now2025 Student Acceptance Invitations Released
Prior to December 2, 2024
2025 Student Applications Accepted
October 23, 2024 – November 23, 2024
Questions
Email [email protected] or call 216-674-0529