Strategic Finance
Description
This module focuses on key corporate finance issues such as sources of finance, cost of capital, capital structure theories, impact on market values, company valuations, mergers and acquisitions, as well as risk management. The student will gain problem-solving skills and the ability to apply creative thinking skills across a range of corporate financial management scenarios.
Learning Outcomes
Apply problem solving skills and creative thinking across a range of corporate financial management scenarios.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of financial management concepts to allow them to contribute effectively in a business team context.
Assess cost of capital/sources of finance implications for corporate entities and justify your recommendation.
Perform business valuations in various alternative scenarios and provide advice in the context of a finance manager.
Advise on and perform appropriate valuations for M&A investments and recommend financing alternatives, including due diligence issues.
Identify or advise financially troubled businesses and formulate options for simple reconstructions.
Apply foreign currency risk management techniques together with interest rate risk management techniques.