Course overview
The objective of the course is to gain an appreciation of the theoretical controversies surrounding corporate finance policies, leading to formulation of financing strategies. Topics include competing capital structure theories including financial distress and agency costs, optimal dividend policy and taxation, IPOs in equity markets, motives for convertibles, rationales for corporate diversification including internal capital markets and agency theory. In each topic we will focus on the real-world applications of corporate finance tools and theories to address issues commonly faced by corporate managers, investors, and entrepreneurs.
Course learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate theoretical research in corporate finance
- Explain the implications of theory for practical financial management
- Compare various models of investment decision making under uncertainty
- Investigate the impact of alternative financing proposals that a firm may face in both the short and long term and argue recommendations
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