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Executive upgrade

Cor­por­ate Fin­ance

Un­lock the world of cor­por­ate fin­ance: Mas­ter every as­pect of fin­an­cial de­cision-mak­ing.

Start: 16 November 2026

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Björn Imbierowicz

External lecturer

What You''ll Explore

Follow the learning journey from understanding how modern firms create value to making informed financing, valuation, and strategic investment decisions. Get an overview of the key topics, concepts, and tools covered throughout the course below.

Session 1: Understanding the Modern Firm

Explore how organisations are structured, governed, and managed to create long-term value.

  • Corporate governance
  • Agency problems
  • Financial reporting
  • Value creation
  • Capital budgeting

Session 2: Creating Corporate Value

Learn how firms evaluate investments, determine funding needs, and create shareholder value.

  • Cost of capital
  • Discount rates
  • Corporate valuation
  • Financing decisions

Session 3: Financing the Business

Examine how firms balance debt and equity financing and the strategic implications of capital structure decisions.

  • Debt vs. equity
  • Modigliani-Miller theory
  • Taxes and financing
  • Trade-off theory
  • Pecking order theory
  • Payout policies

Session 4: Valuation and Corporate Growth

Apply valuation techniques and explore how firms grow, restructure, and create value through acquisitions.

  • Financial modelling
  • Valuation methods
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Hostile takeovers

  

Fall 2026 

 

Lecture dates:  Nov 16-17 & Nov 30 - Dec 1 from 9-4pm
Exam hand-in: Jan 6
Place: CBS - Dalgas Have 15, 2000 Frb
Teachers: Ulf Nielsson & Björn Imbierowicz
Type: Elective

 

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Do you meet the admission requirements?

You must hold a bachelor’s degree – it is possible to apply for an exemption. In addition, you must have at least two years of relevant work experience after completing your degree.

Course Journey

Follow the learning journey from understanding how modern firms create value to making informed financing, valuation, and strategic investment decisions. Find below, the key topics, concepts, and tools covered throughout the course.

Session 1: Building the Modern Firm

Explore how organisations are structured, governed, and managed to create long-term value.

  • Corporate governance
  • Agency problems
  • Financial reporting
  • Value creation
  • Capital budgeting

Session 2: Creating Corporate Value

Learn how firms evaluate investments, determine funding needs, and create shareholder value.

  • Cost of capital
  • Discount rates
  • Corporate valuation
  • Financing decisions

Session 3: Financing the Business

Examine how firms balance debt and equity financing and the strategic implications of capital structure decisions.

  • Debt vs. equity
  • Modigliani-Miller theory
  • Taxes and financing
  • Trade-off theory
  • Pecking order theory
  • Payout policies

Session 4: Valuation and Corporate Growth

Apply valuation techniques and explore how firms grow, restructure, and create value through acquisitions.

  • Financial modelling
  • Valuation methods
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Hostile takeovers