EPN-V2

ØABED4800 Advanced Corporate Finance and Research Methodology Emneplan

Engelsk emnenavn
Advanced Corporate Finance and Research Methodology
Omfang
10.0 stp.
Studieår
2020/2021
Emnehistorikk
Pensum
HØST 2020
Timeplan
Programplan

  • Innledning

    A written exam (four hours) is held at the end of the semester.

  • Anbefalte forkunnskaper

    Applied Statistical Methods (Statistiske metoder) and Corporate finance (Finansstyring)

  • Forkunnskapskrav

    Calculator (see separate regulations).

    One dictionary (either first language-English/English-first language or English/English)

  • Læringsutbytte

    A grade scale with grades from A to E for pass and F for fail is used.

  • Innhold

    • Company structures.
    • Private Equity and Venture Capital.
    • Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).
    • Raising Long term Capital (SEOs + Debt).
    • Valuation.
    • Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As).
    • Value Enhancing Strategies.
    • Capital Structure.
    • Payout Policy.
    • Corporate Governance.
    • Executive Compensation.

  • Arbeids- og undervisningsformer

    An internal and an external examiner will grade the exam papers.

  • Arbeidskrav og obligatoriske aktiviteter

    Applied Statistical Methods, Corporate Finance and Financial Markets.

  • Vurdering og eksamen

    The course covers the following topics:

    • The need for risk management
    • Risk in selected markets: currency, commodity, financial securities
    • Methods to measure and quantify risk
    • VaR, stress testing, simulation and other methods
    • Risk management: neutralisation, diversification, insurance

  • Hjelpemidler ved eksamen

    One dictionary (Native language-English/English-native language or English-English).

    Calculator (as specified in regulations for use of calculator).

  • Vurderingsuttrykk

    Grades are on a scale from A-E for passing grades and F for fail.