Corporate Restructuring needs graduates with a critical understanding and knowledge of modern corporate finance at an advanced level. The objective of this course is to provide in-depth knowledge of initial listing offerings and corporate restructuring activities such as delisting and bankruptcy, with a focus on the linkages between corporate strategic and financial decisions and firm value. In particular, topic will be analysed within an agency cost framework, focusing upon conflicts between stockholders, managers, and debt-holders.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of the use of initial listing offerings and corporate restructuring approaches;
Analyse and systematically explain how restructuring techniques can change firm value;
Critically assess potential candidates for particular restructurings;
Analyse restructurings based on corporate valuation techniques.
Assessment
27153-01 : Group Report : Coursework (65%)
27153-02 : Group Presentation : Coursework (35%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments:
Group presentation 35% Group Project Report (2,500 words) 65%
