Case Studies in Finance

Case studies in finance covering capital budgeting, M&A, and IPOs with advanced analytical and communication skills.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Jim Shovein4.1/5

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Lectures are small, with a median of 28 enrolled students in the recorded sections.

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

FINANCE 425

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Fall 2026
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Fall 2026

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction28 / 300

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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 and new product launches.
  • Geographic expansion and international finance.
  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
  • Initial public offerings (IPOs).

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  • Advanced analytical skills through case analysis.
  • Communication skills through discussions and presentations.

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UW–Madison

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FINANCE 425 · Fall 2026

Case Studies in Finance

Recorded 2026-09-07
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