BFM5580 Mergers, acquisitions and restructurings
Faculty of Business and Economics
BFM5580 Mergers, acquisitions and restructurings is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2027. It needs BFM5250.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BFM5580
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BFM5580
No unit lists BFM5580 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Overview
This unit provides you with advanced knowledge and practical skills in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate restructurings, with a strong focus on value creation. You will explore the takeover process, the role of investment banks, valuation methodologies, and alternative restructuring strategies, including private equity, leveraged buyouts (LBOs), and divestitures. The unit also highlights the role of corporate governance mechanisms and evidence-based analysis in shaping strategic financial decisions. Through case studies, financial statements, market data, and industry reports, you will develop the ability to critically evaluate transactions, apply industry-standard valuation models, and communicate findings effectively. Team-based learning, problem-solving, and innovative thinking are embedded throughout to prepare you to address complex financial challenges and contribute to sustainable value creation in professional practice.
Offerings in 2027
The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for BFM5580.
Assessment
- Written30%
- Presentation30%
- Project40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically evaluate the takeover process and corporate restructurings, addressing commercial, legal, tax, financial, and governance issues in value creation
- 2
apply and assess industry-standard valuation models, such as discounted cash flow (DCF) and comparable company analysis, supported by research and evidence-based analysis
- 3
communicate analyses and key findings effectively through professional writing, presentations, and persuasive pitches, while collaborating in teams to evaluate M&A transactions and demonstrate creativity, innovation, and forward thinking in problem-solving.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in Work-Integrated Learning or industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into their studies.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BFM5580?
You need BFM5250 before you enrol.
When is BFM5580 offered?
BFM5580 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
How much work is BFM5580?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BFM5580 have an exam?
No. BFM5580 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Economics
- Organisational unit
- Department of Banking and Finance
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 4
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 2027