Advanced Company Valuation

The aim of this course is to provide a thorough understanding of the different company valuation methods and develop the tools for analysing and valuing any type of business. The course draws on previous accounting and finance courses and enables students to understand the principles of shareholder value creation and their implications for managing the business as well as assessing its value either from an investor’s, banker’s or analyst’s perspective. Students will be able to understand the concept of Value-Based Management, as well as to acquire knowledge related to fundamental drivers of company value and to the methods for valuing listed and private companies.