This course is a case-based online course on corporate valuation. The main topics are applications of valuation at an advanced-level. In order to achieve maximum learning potential, the course will mainly use a textbook and lecture notes to learn the frameworks for valuation, and cases to apply the valuation knowledge to real companies. The course includes active discussions and presentations based on their analysis. Students are responsible to come prepared and participate in (online) class.
To help reinforce students' knowledge on essential elements for valuation models, there will be quizzes, which must be done during the class hours and cannot be retaken.
Students will work in groups of up to four members on a group project. Each group will analyze a real firm about which they have to hand in a written report including a spreadsheet model and make a presentation on Zoom. Students will discuss the firm's growth potential, competitiveness in the sector, investment and financing plans, operation efficiencies, and riskiness.