Introduction to the Course

Valuing a business is an interesting art that use scientific methods to ensure right value is assigned. Several methods have been developed over a period of time, each with its own methodology and pitfalls. The course is aimed at introducing various approaches of valuation to students and develops a perspective on how buyers are likely to assign different values to the same company, depending on the context.

 

Course Objectives

The course objectives are to

1.       Introduce students to cash flow, relative and other approaches to valuation

2.       Apply discounted cash flows and to arrive at enterprise value

3.       Understand the role of tangible and intangible assets in business valuation and

4.       Develop an ability to write a report on valuation

Prerequisites, if any, mention: SAPM