Case Studies in Finance

Case Studies in Finance analyzes capital budgeting, M&A, IPOs, and international finance through case analysis, discussions, and presentations to develop advanced analytical and communication skills.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Jim Shovein4.1/5

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Evaluate industry cases utilizing advanced technical and analytic financial skills.

  • Communicate advanced financial analysis in both oral and written applications.

  • Present financial analysis in a corporate environment and provide feedback to peers and clients.

  • Analyze and communicate high-level financial information as part of an integrated team.

  • Network and interact with financial industry professionals ranging from recent graduates to senior executives in support of job placement and onboarding in the finance industry.

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(FINANCE 305, 325, and ECON/​FINANCE 320) or declared in undergraduate Business Exchange program

FINANCE 425

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Spring 2027
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Spring 2027

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 300
LEC 002Classroom Instruction0 / 300

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Student experience

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Analysis of capital budgeting, new product launches, geographic expansion, mergers and acquisitions (MA), international finance, and initial public offerings (IPOs). Development of advanced analytical and communication skills through extensive case analysis, discussions, and presentations.

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Topics

  • Capital budgeting, new product launches, geographic expansion, mergers and acquisitions, international finance, and initial public offerings

Skills

  • Evaluating industry cases using advanced technical and analytic financial skills
  • Communicating advanced financial analysis orally and in writing
  • Analyzing and communicating high-level financial information in a team setting

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FINANCE 425 · Spring 2027

Case Studies in Finance

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