Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit will examine the development of investment/merchant banking in Australia and overseas; specialised financial services in project finance, structured finance and infrastructure finance; venture capital; initial public offering activities; financial advisory work including mergers and acquisitions; investment funds management activities; privatisation and corporatisation; and future directions of investment banking.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• describe the key operations of investment banks
• apply valuation models to companies
• explain regulations related to equity issues, mergers and acquisitions and share buybacks
• apply critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills to individual and/or group activities dealing with investment banking.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

AFF2401 and AFF2631