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School of Management, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


MN50324: Corporate finance

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: EX 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Click here for further information Description: Aims:
This unit aims to provide the students with the theoretical foundations necessary for understanding and analysing corporate policy.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the unit students will be expected to be able to:
Understand the importance of information asymmetry and agency costs as determinants of corporate management actions regarding the capital structure of a firm and its dividend policy.
Appreciate the problems that arise in asset evaluation in cases of mergers and acquisition.

Skills:
Numeracy (T/A)
Analytical ability (F/A)
Writing skills (A)
Time management (F/A)

Content:
Information asymmetry and agency theory; Capital structure and the cost of capital; Dividend policy; Mergers and Acquisition; Corporate Re-structuring.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

MN50324 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

School of Management

MN50324 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Economics
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