Mergers and Acquisitions (BUSA90270)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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: 8 November 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BUSA90001 Financial Accounting
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90026 Business Strategy
July (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90060 Data Analysis
January (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90074 Global Business Economics
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90093 Finance
September (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90193 Managerial Economics
September (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90224 Managing People
April (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90227 Operations
April (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90243 Marketing
September (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BUSA90480 Leadership
September (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25
BUSA90481 Managerial Ethics & Business Environment
April (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25

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: 8 November 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Individual assignment

  • 1000 words
Week 220%

2 Syndicate assignments: equivalent to individual 2,000 word assessment

  • 2000 words (each)
From Week 3 to Week 430%

Final examination

  • 2 hours
Hurdle requirement		End of the teaching period50%

Last updated: 8 November 2024

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • April
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching start date 1 April 2024
    Pre teaching requirementsstudents are required to complete approximately 15 hours of readings to prepare for the subject during pre-teaching period
    Teaching period 8 April 2024 to 14 June 2024
    Last self-enrol date 4 February 2024
    Census date19 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail24 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    April contact information

    Student Services

    Melbourne Business School

    Email: studentservices@mbs.edu

     

  • July
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching start date24 June 2024
    Pre teaching requirementsstudents are required to complete approximately 15 hours of readings to prepare for the subject during pre-teaching period
    Teaching period 1 July 2024 to 6 September 2024
    Last self-enrol date21 April 2024
    Census date12 July 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail16 August 2024
    Assessment period ends13 September 2024

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Additional delivery details

This subject is only available to students admitted to MC-BA, MC-BAPT, or students with permission of the MBA course coordinator

This subject is a quota subject and places are limited. Students may provisionally enrol via the Student Portal, but places are not guaranteed until selection is completed. You will be notified in writing by the Student Centre if you are selected.

The students will be selected on the first come, first served basis. If any student is approaching the course completion date, s/he will get priority in enrolment.

This subject is equivalent to BUSA90271 Mergers and Acquisition in the MC-BAPTME course.

Last updated: 8 November 2024

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-BA, MC-BAPT, or students with permission of the MBA course coordinator

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Business Administration
    CourseMaster of Business Administration
    CourseMaster of Business Administration/Master of Marketing
  • 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: 8 November 2024