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Mergers and Acquisitions (BUSA90271)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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Merger & acquisition activity is a mainstay of the growth characteristics of large firms. It has been a feature of business life for well over a century. Whilst there have been many merger ’waves’ over the years, this pathway to growth has constantly maintained its importance. This subject begins with an examination of the history of, and reasons for, merger and acquisition activity thereby providing a rationale for the study of the whole of the merger & acquisition process. This process extends from the decision to acquire through to the means of achieving successful post-merger integration.
The subject will concentrate on the four fundamental elements of M&A:
- Undertaking deals for the right reasons – strategy
- Ensuring the right price is paid – valuation
- Finding the right information on which to make the decision – due diligence
- Making the deal work after completion – post-merger integration
Studying these and other elements of M&A will utilise all the skills you have developed in the core subjects of your MBA.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should:
- Know the reasons behind the continuing levels of M&A activity.
- Appreciate the impact of regulatory considerations on M&A deals.
- Understand the interactive elements that make up successful mergers and acquisitions.
- Have a working knowledge of how to go about managing a merger or acquisition.
- Be able to actively participate, as a member of management, in elements of an acquisition.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual assignment
| Mid of teaching period | 20% |
3 Syndicate assignments equivalent to individual 2,500 word assessment staggered throughout the teaching period
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- April
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Pre teaching start date 16 March 2020 Pre teaching requirements students are required to complete 20 hours of reading to prepare for the subject Teaching period 16 April 2020 to 17 May 2020 Last self-enrol date 23 March 2020 Census date 17 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 April 2020 Assessment period ends 17 May 2020
Additional delivery details
This subject is only available to students admitted to MC-BAPTME, or students with permission of the MBA course coordinator
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
This subject is only available to students admitted to MC-BAPTME, or students with permission of the MBA course coordinator
- Related Handbook entries
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Type Name Course Master of Business Administration - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022