Syllabus

Title
1531 International Equity Valuation and Analysis
Instructors
Christina Mühr, Ph.D.
Contact details
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/12/24 to 09/19/24
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Saturday 11/09/24 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM TC.3.01
Monday 11/11/24 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM D1.1.074
Saturday 11/23/24 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM TC.3.05
Monday 11/25/24 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM TC.4.14
Saturday 11/30/24 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM TC.3.05
Saturday 12/07/24 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Online-Einheit
Contents

How does a US firm evaluate an investment in a Dutch firm, or how does it evaluate an investment in a project it undertakes itself in France? Which risks occur in an international investment setting, and how are these varying risks across different markets addressed? As firms become increasingly multinational in their operations, addressing these questions is critical in evaluating investments that cross the firm’s domestic borders.

This course starts with a discussion of basic investment concepts and general principles of equity valuation, with a deep-dive into understanding the business, forecasting performance, determining cost of capital and performing a valuation selecting the appropriate valuation method. In doing so, it addresses sources of risk in an international setting, such as market risk, currency risk or political risk. This course concludes with a hands-on valuation utilising common financial modelling techniques, and a guest lecture on practical insights into equity valuation.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • apply and evaluate content related to internatinoal equity valuation.
  • identify sources of risk across markets in an international investment setting.
  • assess and analyse investments in an international context.
  • understand how to develop a financial model for valuation.
Attendance requirements

This course is held in person with mandatory physical attendance of a minimum of 80% of total course hours, whereby sessions 1, 3 and 5 are strictly to be attended. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the course.

Teaching/learning method(s)
  • Lectures
  • In-class exercises
  • In-class discussions
  • Case study
  • Guest lecture
Assessment

Your grade is composed of:

  • 12% in-class participation
  • 38% case study
  • 50% final exam
Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

You must have completed IB Foundations (course I) and IB Applications (course II). Previous knowledge in finance is helpful but not necessary.

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Last edited: 2024-11-04



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