The course builds on lectures, guest lectures and a number of seminars and a project. The purpose of the lectures is to give a good knowledge of theories, how they can be applied and a practical guidance in how to set up a free cash-flow valuation model. The guest lectures will cover how the industry is doing valuations. The main areas covered during the course are:
- Discounted cash-flow models
- Models that build on multiples
- Strategic and financial analysis of technology companies
- Shareholder value and private equity