Online Global MBA (Investment Banking)

This module will teach you to evaluate the nature of advanced accounting challenges in a global context. As a result, you will develop invaluable problem-solving skills and the analytical mindset required for effective financial decision-making.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

• Analyse advanced principles and trends in corporate finance.
• Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of discounted cash flow and cash flow evaluation methods in financial management.
• Show an in-depth knowledge of corporate finance.
• Critically evaluate the relative economic and strategic benefits of treasury risk management and enhancing value.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and an analytical approach to managing risk in corporate finance.

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You will already have been exposed to the analysis of financial statements and data, using both hypothetical and real-life case studies.

This module will crystallise such formative learning using a more advanced level of analysis, focusing on companies in a mergers and acquisitions scenario.

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

• Analyse the relative importance of different drivers of M&A and private equity.
• Identify value creation and assess the effectiveness of M&A transactions and private equity.
• Review the current M&A and private equity strategies of a selected global organisation, making suggestions for improvement.
• Examine the relative importance of key elements in successful M&A and private equity transactions.
• Perform critical analysis of comparative issues in M&A and private equity.

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