Information Package

Master's of Business Administration without Thesis

BUSZ540

MERGERS, PURCHASES AND COMPANY VALUATION

Course Code
BUSZ540
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define the analytic structure required to plan and evaluate the restructure of the organization
  2. Compare and select the best assestment tools for mergers, acquisitions.
  3. Compare different payment models.
  4. Define the institutional structure of the firm and evaluate , the effects of this structure on market value of the firm and importance of this structure for shareholders,
  5. Command on the financial and legal environment of the firms during overseas mergers and acquisitions.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionBusiness combinations and the preparation of financial statements prepared by the parent company that owns the power of control after the merger, the principles of consolidation regarding assets, liabilities and equity and evaluation of the subject matter in terms of accounting standards consist of the content of this course.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Introduction to mergers and acquisitions
3rd Week Legal Issues I
4th Week Legal Issues II
5th Week Tactics on Mergers & Acquisitions
6th Week Transactions on Mergers & Acquisitions
7th Week Valuation and estimation of cash flows
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Application of Financial Modeling Techniques for the Valuation And Structure of Mergers And Acquisitions I
10th Week Application of Financial Modeling Techniques for the Valuation And Structure of Mergers And Acquisitions II
11th Week Application of Financial Modeling Techniques for the Valuation And Structure of Mergers And Acquisitions III
12th Week Financing Transactions: Leveraged Buyout Structures And Valuation
13th Week Cross Border Transactions: Analysis and Valuation
14th Week Financial Statements related to Busines Combinations
15th Week General Review
Recommended or Required ReadingMergers, Acquisitions, and Other Restructuring Activities, Donald DePamphilis, Elsevier,
Finansal Tablolar ve Mali Analiz Teknikleri, Nalan Akdoğan, Gazi Kİtabevi
Uluslararası Finansal Raporlama Standartları, IFRS Foundation, 2011
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 10 10
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 20 20
Homework
Total Work Load30
Total Work Load / 30 (h)1
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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