DeGroote School of Business

Course Description

V700 - Strategic Business Analysis and Valuation

This course introduces students to valuation methodologies and the underlying principles. Concepts from finance, economics, business strategy, accounting, and other business disciplines are applied to develop a systematic approach to analyzing and valuing businesses and business interests. The course includes a review of capital structure and determination of discount and capitalization rates, business analysis, and prospective analysis. Lectures will be supplemented by case analysis and other discussion material. Students will gain practical experience in conducting comprehensive business analysis of companies from a variety of perspectives. This course will be useful to students planning careers in business valuation, credit analysis, consulting, and corporate management.

  • Prerequisite: F600 OR F650
  • Antirequisite: F700

Course Offerings

Fall 2023

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V700 C01 Outline

Winter 2023

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V700 E CO1 Outline

Fall 2022

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V700 E C01

Winter 2022

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V700 E C01 Outline

Fall 2021

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V700 E * C01 Outline

Winter 2021

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V700E C01 Outline

Fall 2020

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V700E C01 Outline

Winter 2020

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V700 C01 Outline

Fall 2019

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V700E C01 Outline

Winter 2019

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V700 C01 Outline

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