Corporate Finance (Names from L to Z)

llsms2120  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Corporate Finance (Names from L to Z)
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Grégoire Philippe; Nguyen Anh (compensates Grégoire Philippe); Thewissen James; Zhang Yue;
Language
English
Main themes
The course will cover the following topics:
  • Portfolio theory
  • CAPM
  • APT
  • Market efficiency
  • Capital structure, dividends
  • Derivative products and Option pricing in discrete time
  •  Real options analysis
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 The goal of this course is to develop fundamental insights in corporate finance, i.e., in the financial management of corporations. After completing the course, the student is able to:
  • Evaluate and select investments and projects, value assets, and analyze and apply criteria to do this
  • Analyze the capital structure (financing decision) and pay-out policy of firms
  • Use formal models and methodologies that are covered in the course to achieve these objectives
  • Have a critical view on models and methodologies, and how to use them in practice
  • Understand the signals to identify firms in financial distress
  • Comprehend the rationale behind mergers and acquisitions
 
Content
The course will cover the following topics:
  • Market efficiency and investors’ behavior
  • Capital structure and payout policy
  • Advanced valuation techniques
  • Financial distress
  • Long-term financing
  • Mergers and acquisitions
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

  • In-class lectures.
  • Online forums.
  • Teamwork assignments
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Continuous evaluation
  • Date: before and after each course
  • Type of evaluation: tests, quizz, homeworks, use of Mylab, groupwork on Moodle.
  • Part of the class will be commodal, while the other will be exclusively on Teams. You will receive the schedule at the start of the year. 
  • Comments: Mylab/Finance is Compulsory for this course. The cost of the license is approx. 25 EUR per student. It is the responsibility of the student.
Evaluation week
  • Oral: No
  • Written: Yes - 2 hours on Wiseflow or TestWe
  • The written examination represents 40% of the final mark. So, it is crucial for sucess to complete the Continuous Evaluation on time !!
  • The homework counts for 10% of the final grade.
  • The continuous evaluation counts for 50% of the final grade.
Bibliography
Slides based on the two main reference books of the course
READINGS :
  • Corporate Finance, Berk and DeMarzo, 5th Edition, Pearson
Faculty or entity
CLSM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Management
GEST2M
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