Brief Course Description
1. Course Title:
(EN) Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructurings
2. Language of Instruction:
Tiếng Anh
3. Course Code:
FIN505119
4. Credits:
3
5. Course Objectives:
This course of Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring is designed for students majoring in the Program of Finance, School of Finance, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. This course aims to provide learners with fundamental knowledge related to mergers and acquisitions, both from the perspective of the buyer and seller such as the motivations for M&A activities; M&A strategic planning; The acquisition tactics, the anti-takeover measures, and the methods that the company can use when it wants to exit fully or a part of its investments so that they can make the best financial decisions for the business. The course also prepares students for career skills such as synthesis and problem-solving skills; teamwork skills. Therefore, after completing this course, students can apply their knowledge and skills to future job.
6. Brief Description of Course Content:
This module will provide learners with basic knowledge about mergers, consolidations and acquisitions (M&A) as well as the motivations and forms of corporate restructuring. Students will be provided with the basic concepts of M&A; the history of M&A in the US, Vietnam and M&A trends in the world. In addition, this course also provides students with an understanding of common M&A strategies; help learners answer the questions of why and when a business should carry out an M&A activity; the common tactics the companies use to execute an M&A deal along with the pros and cons, and applicability of each tactic. Learners also have knowledge of the anti-takeover measures to prevent and protect the company from being acquired by another company, especially in the event of a hostile takeover. Learners can also combine the knowledge gained from this course with others to analyze the factors affecting the success or failure of an M&A deal; Forms of corporate restructuring when it wants to narrow down its business, and restructuring methods when facing the risk of bankruptcy, as well as their impact on the shareholder’s value. In addition, learners are also introduced to laws and policies related to corporate restructuring.