| Module name (EN): Strategy and Transaction Consulting |
| Degree programme: Management Sciences, Master, ASPO 01.10.2018 |
| Module code: DFMM-MARPF-240 |
| Hours per semester week / Teaching method: 4V (4 hours per week) |
| ECTS credits: 6 |
| Semester: 1 |
| Mandatory course: yes |
| Language of instruction: German |
| Assessment: Written exam (120 minutes / can be repeated semesterly) [updated 05.12.2019] |
| Applicability / Curricular relevance: DFMM-MARPF-240 Management Sciences, Master, ASPO 01.10.2018, semester 1, mandatory course MARPF-240 (P420-0330, P620-0132) Accounting and Finance, Master, ASPO 01.10.2017, semester 2, mandatory course |
| Workload: 60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period. The total student study time is 180 hours (equivalent to 6 ECTS credits). There are therefore 135 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation. |
| Recommended prerequisites (modules): None. |
| Recommended as prerequisite for: |
| Module coordinator: Prof. Dr. Otmar Adam |
| Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Otmar Adam [updated 17.08.2020] |
| Learning outcomes: The goal of this module is to convey advanced methods of management consulting within the context of the strategic positioning of competitive medium-sized and large companies. In order to achieve a desired market position and competitive advantages, organic and acquisition growth strategies will be designed using a "method toolbox". Competencies: After successfully completing this module, students will have in-depth knowledge about the components and procedures of strategic management and the role of transaction consulting in this context. Methodical competence: Students will learn and be able to use relevant management and consulting methods in the form of a "method toolbox". They will be able to apply these methods to specific cases. They will have improved their ability to think in a structured and transdisciplinary manner. Social competence: Students woll have strengthened their ability to analyze, structure and argue. [updated 05.12.2019] |
| Module content: Strategic Management and Strategy Consulting _ Company and environmental analysis _ Formulating a strategy _ Implementing strategies _ Strategy control _ Special consulting methods Mergers & acquisitions and transaction consulting _ Classifying transactions (transaction goals, horizontal/vertical integration, etc.) _ Characteristics and limits of mergers & acquisitions _ Historical and current case studies Transaction procedures _ Initiation _ Evaluation _ Realization and post-merger integration [updated 05.12.2019] |
| Teaching methods/Media: Lecture, discussions, case studies and assignements in small groups [updated 05.12.2019] |
| Recommended or required reading: [still undocumented] |
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