This course provides a fundamental understanding of mergers and acquisitions. The contents include the overview of this subject and the perspective of strategy and valuation. These aspects cover the introduction of merger activity, takeover process, theories, valuation, takeover defense and post-acquisition integration. Students are expected to learn the basic knowledge of mergers and acquisitions and to obtain sufficient skills in structuring the deals.

Weston J.D., Mitchell M. L. and Mulherin J. H., Takovers, Restructuring, and Corporate Governance, Pearson Education, Inc., (2004), Fourth Edition.
Sudarsanam S., Creating Value From Mergers And Acquisitions: The Challenges, Pearson Eduction, Inc., (2010), Second Edition.
徐俊明,企業併購與重組,新陸書局