BA5829 VALUATION MODELS AND APPLICATIONS

Course Code:3125829
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Business Administration
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAĞRI TOPAL
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

  • Estimation of various asset types
  • Estimation of firm value
  • Evaluating others' estimates and estimation methods

Course Content

This course focuses on valuation of real and financial assets. The valuation methods covered are discounted cash flow approaches, multiples and real options. Students will learn how to calculate value for various asset types and how to choose the appropriate method of valuation.


Course Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the concept of valuation of assets.
  • Analyze the factors that affect valuation.
  • Evaluate different approaches to valuation, and choose the appropriate model.
  • Evaluate value by using discounted cash flow analysis (DCF).
  • Evaluate value by using multiples (Relative Valuation)
  • Analyze the results of valuation models and apply the result to help in making financial and strategic decisions.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1They attain advanced level of knowledge in the functional areas of business administration such as strategic management, marketing, accounting, finance, organization management, human resources, and operations management.
2They are capable of synthesizing the knowledge that they attained in the area of business administration with the knowledge base that they developed in their undergraduate specialisms.
3They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration.
4They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes.
5They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they developed in diverse fields efficiently.
6They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques.
7They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English.
8They know methods of performing efficient teamwork.
9They are capable of understanding and synthesizing academic and scientific research in their areas and able to transform such research into useful knowledge.
10They have competence in all of the stages of scientific research and processes.
11They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility.
12They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts.
13They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values.
14They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective.

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