FINC 738 - Mergers, Acquisitions and Consolidations

3 Credits
This course is designed to provide the framework for success in the mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations field. Students will develop an understanding of the consequences, duties, and ethical behavior in this environment. Formal business valuation methods will be presented and applied. Strategies to grow or restructure a firm domestically and internationally will be examined. A formal due diligence process will be understood that will demonstrate real options and the impact of those decisions.

Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required on the final assessment in order to earn a passing grade in this course.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Evaluate the use of stand alone valuation methods that help determine if public companies are overvalued or undervalued.
2. Apply valuation methods to determine values for public and private companies within the context of M A transactions, LBOs, IPOs, restructurings, and investment decisions.
3. Analyze the context for the various valuation methodologies through a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of LBOs and M A transactions.
4. Explain the importance of analysis based on trusted and attributable data sources.
5. Identify the primary business valuation methodologies used by Wall Street and valuation firms.