fin3maq mergers and acquisitions
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
FIN3MAQ
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will examine the strategies and options available to companies to expand their operating activities and associated business framework and ownership network using merger and acquisition transactions. You will study consideration of different merger types and their associated motives and sources of value creation, the process involved in selecting merger targets, structuring, planning and decision-making involved in formulating acquisition strategies, bidding and target company completion and resistance strategies, and exposure to the financial and valuation aspects associated with mergers and acquisitions. A key part of your learning outcomes, and assessment, will be your involvement in a team-based acquisition negotiation scenario.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDarren Henry
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesLecture, tutorials, class discussion, acquisition negotiation scenario
Capstone subjectNo
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Learning resources
Mergers acquisitions and corporate restructurings
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGaughan P
Year2011
Edition/Volume5TH EDN
PublisherNEW JERSEY, JOHN WILEY AND SONS
ISBN9781118269077
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Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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