FINANCE 420 provides a broad overview of investment banking, covering valuation, IPOs, LBOs, and acquisitions.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Current instructor
CHRISTOPHER HOLTHAUS
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FINANCE 650
Mergers and Acquisitions
2–3 creditsFINANCE 650 examines the market for corporate control, covering M&A motives, impacts, legal aspects, and strategic defenses.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026Recorded teaching history
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | FINANCE 420 | Investment Banking and Capital Markets |
| Fall 2026 | FINANCE 650 | Mergers and Acquisitions |
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