The dynamism of today’s global economy requires corporations to restructure their business to remain competitive. The basic knowledge about the field of M&A is the foundation for effective work in a wide range of fields including corporate development, investment banking, consulting, and advising senior management. This course help students identify M&A issues worth attention. The high stage of professional competency is to develop an instinct for the problems and opportunities in an M&A situation especially in the cross-border context.
The course is divided into two discrete sections: (1) developing an in-depth understanding of how and when to apply the appropriate tools and skills to successfully complete a transaction and (2) the application of what has been learned to solving “real” world business problems. All major elements of the acquisition process will be discussed in the context of a logical process. The course will involve the application of what the student may have learned in such courses as finance, accounting, business law, micro and macroeconomics, management, negotiation, new ventures, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, and business policy/organization.
After studying this course, the students will know about the above mentioned information and be able to analyze relevant cases in the real world.
