This course will enable the students to explore about Merger & Acquisition in current scenario.
Course Outcomes (Cos):
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25MIB326 |
MERGER AND ACQUISITION (Theory) |
CO211: Explore the basic framework of Corporate Restructuring CO212: Acquire knowledge of various models of mergers and acquisitions CO213: Comprehend the need and process of due diligence and cross border acquisitions CO214: Analyse Alternatives to Mergers and Acquisitions Strategic Alliance CO215: Analyse the concept of takeovers CO216: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Group Discussion, Tutorials, Case Study Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, presentations |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation |
Concept Reasons for restructuring Barriers to restructuring Types of restructuring Strategic Options for restructuring: Cost Leadership options, Product Excellence options, SWOT options, New Ownership relationships
Implications of restructuring on stakeholders
Mergers : Concept, classification of mergers Acquisitions : Concept, types of acquisitions Difference between mergers and acquisitions Drivers of mergers and acquisitions Reasons for failure of mergers and acquisitions Process of merger and acquisition : Planning and implementation Reverse Merger
Due Diligence
Importance of due diligence in mergers and acquisitions Process of due diligence: Planning, Data collection, Data analysis, Reporting
Post-Merger Issues
Concept of integration in mergers Tools for integration in mergers Strategies for post-merger success
Cross Border Acquisitions
Concept and need for cross border acquisitions Benefits of cross border acquisitions Difficulties in cross border acquisitions
Strategic Alliance
Concept Reasons for formation of strategic alliances Types of Strategic alliances
Benefits and weaknesses of strategic alliances
Divestitures
Concept and types of divestitures Reasons for divestiture Benefits of divestitures
Concept Forms of takeover – Legal, Business, Reverse Strategies to defend takeovers Benefits of takeovers Disadvantages of takeovers
• Francis Cherunilam, “International Business”, Prentice Hall India
• Weston & Weaver, Mergers and Acquisitions, Tata McGrawHill Education
• Aurora, Shetty, Kale,”Mergers and Acquisitions”, Oxford University Press
• Chandrashekhar K., Vishwanath S.R., Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring: Text and Cases, SAGE Publications
• Sinha P.K., Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate restructuring, Himalaya Publishing
SUGGESTED READINGS:
• Gaughan A. Patrick,Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructurings, Wiley Publishers
• Tarba, Cooper, Sarala, Ahammad, Mergers and Acquisitions in Practice, Taylor & Francis
• Sharman Andrew, Mergers and Acquisitions from A to Z, Harper Collins Publishers
• Ray K.G., Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategy, Valuation and Integration, Prentice Hall India Learning
E-RESOURCES:
• International marketing, Philip Kotler
https://www.pdfdrive.com/marketing-philip-kotler-kotler-philip-marketing... [2] e40034031.html
• International Marketing, Rai international University. https://www.pdfdrive.com/international-marketing-e33406695.html [3]
JOURNALS:
• Foreign Trade Review
• Indian Journal of Marketing
• Marketing Management
Links:
[1] https://managementb.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/merger-and-acquisition-theory
[2] https://www.pdfdrive.com/marketing-philip-kotler-kotler-philip-marketing-1-philip-kotler-
[3] https://www.pdfdrive.com/international-marketing-e33406695.html
[4] https://managementb.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-2026