103-005-IO1 Mergers and Acquisitions
Study program: | International Finance (M.Sc.) |
Academic level and semester: | Master,2nd semester |
ECTS credits/workload per semester: | 2 / 50 |
Contact hours per week/contact hours per semester: | 2 / 25 |
Type/Teaching method: | Lecture |
| Language of instruction: | English |
Frequency: | Summer semester |
Lecturer: | Prof. Dr. Dr. Dietmar Ernst |
Content: | This lecture offers a broad Introduction to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). The professor explains the Initial Phase and how to contact the interested Parties. The students get an insight into the financial aspects of M&A and the Legal Aspects in M&A Sales Processes |
Textbooks: | Bruner, R. F. (2004); Applied Mergers&Acquisitions, Hoboken, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.• DePamphilis, D. (2001), Mergers, Acquisitions, and other Restructuring Activities, SanDiego: Academic Press• Ernst, D., Häcker, J. (2007), Applied International Corporate Finance, Vahlen, Munic• Weston, J.F., J.A. Siu & B.A. Johnson (2001), Takeovers, Restructuring, and CorporateGovernance, 3rd ed., Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall |
Recommended for: | Undergraduates, graduates |
Prerequisites: | Background in Business/Economics, Finance and Accounting (intermediate level) |
Restrictions: | None |
Assessment: | Written exam |