Advanced Topics in Financial Management

Relations:

It is not possible to register for the course 32ME-P-ADFM-01 if the student is concurrently registered for or has already completed the course G63E4301 (mutually exclusive courses).

During a review of study plans, the course G63E4301 can be substituted for the course 32ME-P-ADFM-01.

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Institute of Economic Studies

Synopsis:

This hands-on, applied course equips students with the main valuation models that are crucial tools for financial analysts. Key topics include reading and using financial statements, stock valuation using multiple techniques, and presenting financial market research. The course evolves from conceptual foundations to highly practical applications. Students will first master the main valuation models through problem sets and then apply these models in real-world scenarios using business case studies. Throughout the semester, we will discuss and present on global financial and economic news.

Requirements:

MSc.-level course in Corporate Financial Management

Syllabus of lectures:

Introduction to Valuation & Foundations

Relative Valuation

Dividend Discount Model

Discounted Cash Flow Valuation

Capital Structure and Cost of Capital

Syllabus of tutorials:

Regular attendance and active participation in class meetings are crucial for success in this course. Our seminar sessions are dynamic and designed to apply the concepts we learn. We will engage in discussions about current events and the case studies, as well as work through examples and practice problems.

Study Objective:

Study materials:

Lecture notes and worksheets posted on Moodle.

Case 1: Warren E. Buffett, 2015, Case F-1769, from Darden Business School Publishing.

Case 2: Valuing Wal-Mart 2010, Case W11058-PDF-ENG, from Harvard Business Publishing.

Regular reading of the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, or similar financial publications.

Corporate Finance, 13th edition, by Ross et al., McGraw-Hill (optional)

Note:

This course is taught in English.

Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Process Management, prezenční - 22/23 (compulsory elective course)
• Financial management, AR 22/23, prezenční forma (compulsory elective course)
• Regional Studies, prezenční forma, AR 22/23 (compulsory elective course)
• Project management, prezenční forma, AR 2022/2023 (compulsory elective course)