Whether interested in pursuing a career as a security analyst, portfolio manager, CEO or are an individual investing their own wealth, this course will provide you with the right tools for reliable firm valuation. Employing knowledge from the fields of accounting and finance, we will study alternative valuation methods from both a conceptual and practical perspective. We will address the various issues arising in the valuation process and discuss valuation in special settings such as private equity markets, emerging markets, and restructuring.

Prerequisites: Yes (see syllabus)