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                      | Detailed information |  
                      | Original study plan | Bachelor's programme (*)Betriebswirtschaftslehre 2020W |  
                      | Objectives | The students know the basics of mergers & acquisitions. This includes making decisions and independently performing tasks in the M&A process as well as in M&A consulting. The course focuses on the financial perspective of M&A, although legal, economic and management aspects are also addressed. |  
                      | Subject | The course covers the following topics: Introduction to M&A (figures and facts, motives of M&A, M&A performance, participants in the M&A process, takeover tactics, M&A process, etc.)
M&A Valuation
(Financial) Due Diligence
Financing the deal (financial instruments, earn out, etc.)
Post-merger integration from a financial perspective
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                      | Criteria for evaluation | Exam(s) and interactive elements, in-class collaboration |  
                      | Methods | Lectures, group and individual work, exercises, presentations |  
                      | Language | German |  
                      | Study material | To be announced in the course. |  
                      | Changing subject? | No |  |