Corporate Financial Decision-Making for Value Creation

Module 1: Alternative Approaches to Making the Optimal Investment Decision

Module 1 provides an in-depth exploration of various methods for making optimal investment decisions in corporate finance. Participants will learn about discounted cash flow analysis, net present value analysis, internal rate of return analysis, sensitivity analysis, and alternatives to traditional techniques. The module also covers the course syllabus, teaching team introduction, study tools, and practice quizzes to reinforce learning.

Module 2: Raising Capital and the Choices Firms Face

This module delves into the complexities of raising capital and the decisions firms face. Participants will gain insights into the IPO process, equity and debt capital raising, the payout decision, and BNY Mid Course Check-in. Engage in practice and graded quizzes to test your understanding of the content.

Module 3: Creating Value via Takeovers, Mergers, and Corporate Restructuring

Module 3 focuses on creating value through takeovers, mergers, and corporate restructuring. Participants will explore the anatomy of an acquisition, financial evaluation of takeovers, establishing the economic rationale for takeover activity, and empirical evidence of the wealth impact of mergers and acquisitions. The module also includes practice and graded quizzes to assess comprehension.

Module 4: Alternative Approaches to Risk Management

This module provides a comprehensive overview of risk management strategies in corporate finance. Participants will learn about using forwards and futures to manage risk, introducing options, understanding the drivers of option values, and exploring caps, floors, and collars. The module concludes with the course final exam and peer assessment to evaluate learning outcomes.