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Unit Overview

Description

This unit presents theories and empirical evidence on mergers and acquisitions focusing on the implications for managers. The aim is to develop an analytical framework that allows students to identify relevant information and provide a basis for selecting appropriate action. There is recourse to concepts developed in other units. Students find concepts covered in organisation theory, finance and strategy classes particularly helpful.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate an understanding of the link between firm competencies and a mergers and acquisitions strategy; (2) identify the relevance of different valuation approaches (e.g. discounted cash flow, relative valuation and real option); (3) appreciate the level of precision possible and ways of bridging the 'valuation gap' between potential acquirer and the target; and (4) identify the potentially problematic issues in a mergers and acquisitions deal from a regulatory perspective.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) class participation; (2) group assignment; and (3) final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Raymond da Silva Rosa
Unit rules
Prerequisites
ACCT5602 Accounting
and FINA5530 Managerial Finance.
enrolment in
the Master of Business Administration (coursework)
or the Master of Business Administration (coursework and dissertation).
42520 MBA Flexible 42530 MBA Advanced 43520 MBA Full Time
or approval from The Business School only, which will be determined with regard to relevant documented professional work experience.
Contact hours
Intensive period—lectures/seminars/workshops: 5 sessions (7–8 hours) over 7 weeks
Trimester—lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week
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