Executive MBA in Management & Corporate Finance

Description de la formation

Contenu

Corporate Finance

This course provides an analysis of the effects of various corporate financial policy decisions on the valueof the firm, including the effects of taxes, bankruptcy costs and  agency costs on these decisions.

During the course, we will focus on the investment decision , the design of capital structure, and the relation between investment and financing decisions. Other topics will include the market efficiency and the impact of pay-out policy on firm value concepts and techniques in a rigorous way to address real world situations.

Financial Investments

This course is designed to improve the participants’ understanding of the fundamental concepts of security investments and the interaction of corporations with financial markets. There are five main modules in the course:

(1) asset allocation and portfolio optimization,

(2) security valuation/IPOs,

(3) practical portfolio trading strategies,

(4) introduction to derivatives and fixed income,

(5) foreign exchange risk management.

Strategic Taxation Issues

The course intends to provide you with a strong knowledge in corporate tax matters. All types of taxes, in particular income and profit taxes, as well as indirect taxes (VAT), are treated within their business and transactional context. Fiscal issues encountered upon the creation of a company, the relationship between shareholders and their company or issues linked to transactions between related parties are examples of situations analysed.

The course also focuses on transactions, like mergers and acquisitions or the sale of companies (exit) done by ways of IPOs, share and asset deals.

Objectif

The HEC Lausanne Executive MBA prepares responsible managers and entrepreneurs to generate ideas that impact society. The programme is designed for ambitious professionals who are looking for change: taking on new responsibilities, moving up the ladder or switching career.