FM4U7 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 (full-time) and MSc in Finance and Economics. 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 FM407
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: 24
Average class size 2016/17: 11
Controlled access 2016/17: Yes
Value: Half Unit
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Application of numeracy skills
- Commercial awareness
