FM414 Half Unit
Corporate Investment and Financial Policy
This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
Prof Daniel Ferreira
Availability
This course is available on the MSc in Finance (full-time), MSc in Finance (full-time) (Work Placement Pathway), MSc in Finance and Private Equity and MSc in Finance and Private Equity (Work Placement Pathway). This course is not available as an outside option.
Pre-requisites
Students must have completed Asset Markets (FM423) and Corporate Finance (FM422).
Course content
- Supporting the firm's strategy with Long-term and short-term financial management
- Real options and strategic investment decisions
- Family firms, IPOs, and corporate governance
- Risk management, International valuation, and currency exposure
This is a case-based course aimed at deepening the understanding of how to apply corporate finance concepts in a wide variety of business situations. In particular, we will try to build on concepts in business strategy, valuation techniques, and capital structure theories covered in previous courses, and see how to apply those tools in a systematic and rigorous way when approaching complicated real-life corporate finance problems. Examples of topics include working capital management, capital structure, risk management, real options, initial public offerings, international corporate finance, and family firms. Students will have to read up on cases before class and be prepared to discuss them interactively in class.
Teaching
30 hours of seminars in the LT.
This course is taught in the interactive lecturing format. There is no distinction between lectures and classes/seminars; there are “sessions” only, and the pedagogical approach in each session is interactive.
Formative coursework
5 formative case study assignments (similar to summative cases).
Indicative reading
-Berk and DeMarzo, "Corporate Finance"
-Around 10 case studies
-A number of related scientific articles
Assessment
Continuous assessment (100%) in the LT.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Finance
Total students 2019/20: 75
Average class size 2019/20: 76
Controlled access 2019/20: Yes
Value: Half Unit
Personal development skills
- Team working
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Commercial awareness
