Elective Course
FB435 – Investment Banking
Course Unit Code: FB435
Type Of Unit: Core
Level of Course Unit: Second cycle
Year of Study: First/second year
Semester: On demand
Number of ECTS Credits: 6
Class Contact Hours: 28
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites
Corporate Finance
Course Objectives
This course aims to give participants a thorough knowledge of the main business areas of an investment bank with particular emphasis on the professional practices of investment banks. This involves raising capital (debt, equity) for clients and advising on M&A transactions, selling securities to institutional investors, managing third party assets, etc.
Learning Outcomes
- Acquire a fundamental understanding of the role of Investment Banks and how they operate.
- Acquire a framework for analysis of the various businesses of an investment bank.
- Identify a framework of reference for future professionals in the investment banking industry.
- Recognise the major products delivered by investment banks.
Course Content
1. The business of investment banking
2. The strategy of an investment bank
3. Securities Regulation and Credit Rating Agencies
4. Mergers and Acquisitions/Capital Structure Decisions
5. Financings in the Public and Private Markets
6. Valuation of companies
7. Ethics and compliance
Course Features
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, business games, case studies, role-playing, article reviews, workshops, multi- media presentations, computer simulations, in-class debates and discussion, student presentations
Assessment methods and criteria
20% participation and class presentations
80% in class exam
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not applicable
Readings
Recommended or required reading
Investment Banking: A Tale of Three Cities by Samuel L., III Hayes, Philip M. Hubbard (Hardcover – December 1989)
English (UK) 
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