Mergers and Acquisitions (ACCFIN5058)

Name: Mergers and Acquisitions (ACCFIN5058)
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Short Description: To develop students' understanding of key theoretical aspects of business mergers and acquisitions.

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Short Description: To develop students' understanding of key theoretical aspects of business mergers and acquisitions.

Assessment

Individual Assignment (100%) - based on real case of an acquisition deal and questions assessing all ILOs and various aspects of the teaching material (4000 words +/- 10%).
Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

Develop students' understanding of key aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) at an advanced level.
Assist students to acquire the ability to critically understand both recent and past empirical research in this field.
Equip students with the necessary tools to potentially undertake dissertations and/or future research in this area.
Allow for students to build key interpersonal skills transferable into future careers.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

Explain in a critical fashion the principles and practices of mergers and acquisitions;
Evaluate target firms and estimate the potential gains from takeovers;
Apply at an advanced level the various empirical methodologies on M&As;
Assess and contrast in the various theories in the M&As literature;
Organize work independently in the M&As context and appraise M&As outcomes.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.

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