28E35300 - Mergers and Acquisitions, Lecture, 4.11.2021-13.12.2021

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course students will be able to work with mergers and acquisitions in a way that utilizes both academic research findings and corporate best practice.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 04.11.2021 - 13.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sami Torstila, Matteo Vacca

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course includes up-to-date information on corporate practice relating to mergers and acquisitions and valuation work. No background in valuation is presupposed, so the course will address valuation from first principles. The focus of the course is on financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions, but strategic, legal, and other considerations are covered in specific lectures. The course is planned to be of help to students interested in management consulting, general management, or entrepreneurial careers.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    1. Lectures, Assoc. Prof. Sami Torstila.
    2. Cases and exercises (50%).
    3. Final exam (50%), based on the material distributed in lectures.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Online teaching 2021-2022.

    Classroom hours 21 h
    Class preparation, 24 h
    Case preparation 75 h
    Exam preparation, 40 h
    Exam, 3 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Reading list distributed in lectures.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn II

    2021-2022 Autumn II


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    A maximum of 50 students can be accepted to the course.

    CEMS students are prioritized and guaranteed a place in the course.
    Remaining seats are given in the order of registration to all other M.Sc. students at BIZ, exchange students, and Aalto students.

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