ECONOMICS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
IF4420 Mergers and Acquisitions Fall 3 0 3 9
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. BAHAR KÖSEOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. UMUT UĞURLU
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The course is divided into two discrete sections: (1) developing an in-depth understanding of how and when to apply the appropriate tools and skills to successfully complete an M&A transaction and (2) the application of what has been learned to solving “real” world M&A problems. All major elements of the acquisition process will be discussed in the context of a logical process.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The student who have succeeded in this course;
I. will have a thorough knowledge of the value drivers of a company
II. will be able to assess a company within the context of its competitive advantage and the industry it operates in
III. will learn the process of M&A of a company
IV. will know the difference of the M&A process from the buyer or seller perspectives
V. will be able to do basic company valuation
VI. have an insight to the participants of the M&A process, negotiation process and the legal documents involved in M&A process.

Course Content

Valuation, valuation techniques, M&A process, Negotiations
Teaching methods of the course are “Lecture, Individual Study, Reading, Problem Solving, Case Study, Discussion, Project Preparation”

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Course Overview
2) Introduction to M&A
3) The M&A Process
4) Firm Valuation: Risk Premiums, Cost of Debt and Equity, WACC
5) Firm Valuation: Estimating Cash Flows and Growth Rates
6) Firm Valuation: Free Cash Flow to Equity & Free Cash Flow to Firm Discount Models
7) Valuation in Mergers & Acquisitons
8) Valuation in Mergers & Acquisitons
9) Deal Structuring
10) Private Equity & Leveraged Buyouts
11) The Corporate Takeover Market
12) Presentations
13) Presentations
14) Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Mergers, Acquisitions and Other Restructuring Activities (DePamphilis, D. M., 10th ed., Elsevier/Academic Press, 2019, ISBN: 9780128150757)
Investment Valuation: Tools and Techniques for Determining the Value of Any Asset (Damodaran, A., 3rd ed., Wiley, 2012, ISBN: 9781118011522)

References: Mergers, Acquisitions and Other Restructuring Activities (DePamphilis, D. M., 10th ed., Elsevier/Academic Press, 2019, ISBN: 9780128150757)
Investment Valuation: Tools and Techniques for Determining the Value of Any Asset (Damodaran, A., 3rd ed., Wiley, 2012, ISBN: 9781118011522)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 1 % 45
Final 1 % 55
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 100
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 14 12 168
Project 2 9 18
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 227

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends.  2
2) He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. 2
3) Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events.  2
4) Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders.  2
5) Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. 1
6) Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures.  2
7) Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. 1
8) Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. 2
9) In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective.   2
10) Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines.  1
11) Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team.  2