Valuation analysis models are used to merge financial, corporate, and business strategy to measure and manage the value of a corporation. The material is relevant to corporate managers interested in value-based management systems and to securities analysis. Mergers and Acquisitions FIN 3924 addresses the environments that have recently given rise to a large number of corporate mergers and the business factors underlying these corporate combinations. The financial, managerial, accounting, and legal factors affecting mergers are examined. Students have an opportunity to learn how to appraise a potential merger and structure a merger on advantageous terms.
Students use readings and case problems to study when and how to use speculative market instruments.
Topics include issuance of securities, the service function of investment bankers, pricing a negotiated or competitive bid issue of common stock, and meeting capital requirements of securities firms. Factors affecting real estate investment are emphasized. The personal economic plan is the consistent focus of the course and unites diverse planning and financial elements. The course is decision oriented. Finally, students learn to customize a risk management program.