FM4U7E      Half Unit
Mergers, Buyouts and Corporate Restructurings - Dissertation

This information is for the 2017/18 session.

Teacher responsible

Dr Vicente Cuñat

Availability

This course is available on the MSc in Finance (part-time). This course is not available as an outside option.

Pre-requisites

Students must have completed Mergers, Buyouts and Corporate Restructurings (FM407).

Course content

See entry for FM407E.

Teaching

30 hours of seminars in the LT.

Assessment

Dissertation (70%, 6000 words) and coursework (30%) in the ST.

6,000 word dissertation in lieu of exam (70%) on a topic to be agreed with the course teacher, and coursework (30%). The dissertation option is to be chosen in only one half unit module, with its outline approved in LT by the course teacher who will act as the student's supervisor.

Key facts

Department: Finance

Total students 2016/17: 4

Average class size 2016/17: 3

Controlled access 2016/17: Yes

Value: Half Unit

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

Personal development skills

  • Self-management
  • Application of numeracy skills
  • Commercial awareness