Mergers & Acquisitions

Course Objective

  • Understand strategic motives behind M&A.
  • Analyze financial, legal, and tax aspects of M&A.
  • Evaluate synergies, valuation, and deal structuring.
  • Apply due diligence and integration planning.
  • Interpret real M&A case studies.
  • Course Outcomes (CO)

    CO No. Course Outcome PO Mapping
    CO1 Explain M&A concepts and strategic rationale. PO1, PO2
    CO2 Evaluate valuation and financing aspects in M&A. PO2, PO4
    CO3 Analyze legal, regulatory, and due diligence processes. PO1, PO5
    CO4 Develop post-merger integration strategies. PO4, PO6
    CO5 Interpret real-world M&A deals and performance outcomes. PO2, PO7

Syllabus of Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Introduction to Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Types and Structures of M&A
  • Strategic Fit and Synergies
  • Valuation in M&A Context
  • Deal Structuring and Financing
  • Due Diligence Process
  • Regulatory Framework in M&A
  • Cross-Border and Hostile Takeovers
  • Tax Implications in M&A
  • Post-Merger Integration Strategies
  • Risk and Failures in M&A
  • Defensive Strategies in Takeovers
  • Cultural and HR Issues in Integration
  • Case Studies on Successful/Failed M&As
  • Emerging Trends in M&A