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Corporation Finance (35200)

Ma, Yueran>>

The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of major decisions made by companies and the tools used to make these decisions. The first part of the course covers methods used to value investment opportunities. Particular attention is given to discounted cash flows valuation, including the methods of weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and adjusted present value (APV). The second part focuses on capital structure. We will analyze the choice of financing through equity, debt, and other types of securities, and as well as payout policies. Specialized topics, such as mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy, and corporate hedging will be covered as time permits.

Business 30000, 33001, 35000 (strict), and 41000 or 41100. Waivers for 35000 potentially granted only to students with substantial previous course work in investments or CFA level 2 or above. Previous work experience related to investments and previous coursework in corporate finance do not satisfy the prerequisite for 35000. Cannot enroll in BUSN 35200 if BUSN 20410 taken previously.
  • No non-Booth Students
Berk and DeMarzo, Corporate Finance (only textbook, do not need the kit); electronic course materials will be posted in Canvas. The course description and class schedule will also be posted in Canvas.
Based on cases, a midterm examination (optional), a final examination, and class participation. Cannot be taken pass/fail. This course is not open to Non-Booth students. No auditors.
  • No pass/fail grades
  • No auditors
Description and/or course criteria last updated: June 20 2025
SCHEDULE
  • Spring 2026
    Section: 35200-03
    TH 8:30 AM-11:30 AM
    Harper Center
    C09
    In-Person Only
  • Spring 2026
    Section: 35200-85
    S 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
    Gleacher Center
    308
    In-Person Only

Corporation Finance (35200) - Ma, Yueran>>

The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of major decisions made by companies and the tools used to make these decisions. The first part of the course covers methods used to value investment opportunities. Particular attention is given to discounted cash flows valuation, including the methods of weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and adjusted present value (APV). The second part focuses on capital structure. We will analyze the choice of financing through equity, debt, and other types of securities, and as well as payout policies. Specialized topics, such as mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy, and corporate hedging will be covered as time permits.

Business 30000, 33001, 35000 (strict), and 41000 or 41100. Waivers for 35000 potentially granted only to students with substantial previous course work in investments or CFA level 2 or above. Previous work experience related to investments and previous coursework in corporate finance do not satisfy the prerequisite for 35000. Cannot enroll in BUSN 35200 if BUSN 20410 taken previously.
  • No non-Booth Students
Berk and DeMarzo, Corporate Finance (only textbook, do not need the kit); electronic course materials will be posted in Canvas. The course description and class schedule will also be posted in Canvas.
Based on cases, a midterm examination (optional), a final examination, and class participation. Cannot be taken pass/fail. This course is not open to Non-Booth students. No auditors.
  • No pass/fail grades
  • No auditors
Description and/or course criteria last updated: June 20 2025
SCHEDULE
  • Spring 2026
    Section: 35200-03
    TH 8:30 AM-11:30 AM
    Harper Center
    C09
    In-Person Only
  • Spring 2026
    Section: 35200-85
    S 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
    Gleacher Center
    308
    In-Person Only