Basics of SME Acquisition, non-stopLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: LT00DM19
Objective
The student can recognize possibilities and challenges of business acquisition. The student can identify and analyze the key management issues relating to a business acquisition. The student can analyze acquisition criteria and recognize phases and elements of business acquisition negotiations. The student can identify key valuation principles and comparatively assess suitability of different modes of acquisition in given situation. The student can identify core features of the more common financing options.
Content
- Acquisitive mindset: phases of acquisitions, acquisition versus start-up
- Management challenges in acquisition: self, process, staff
- Targets of acquisition: criteria, search, negotiations, Due Diligence
- Valuation in business acquisition
- Modes of acquisition: asset deal versus transfer of stock, financing the acquisition
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass
The student’s scores in exams demonstrate acceptable level of knowledge on all learning objectives.
Fail
The student’s scores in exams demonstrate acceptable level of knowledge on all learning objectives.
Enrollment
27.09.2024 - 30.11.2024
Timing
01.09.2024 - 13.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Juha Tall
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 70. Open UAS: 70.)
- Ristiinopiskelu (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Education groups
- Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
- Cross studies
Objective
The student can recognize possibilities and challenges of business acquisition. The student can identify and analyze the key management issues relating to a business acquisition. The student can analyze acquisition criteria and recognize phases and elements of business acquisition negotiations. The student can identify key valuation principles and comparatively assess suitability of different modes of acquisition in given situation. The student can identify core features of the more common financing options.
Content
- Acquisitive mindset: phases of acquisitions, acquisition versus start-up
- Management challenges in acquisition: self, process, staff
- Targets of acquisition: criteria, search, negotiations, Due Diligence
- Valuation in business acquisition
- Modes of acquisition: asset deal versus transfer of stock, financing the acquisition
Materials
Materials available online.
Teaching methods
Non-stop online course; videos, written materials, online exams
Exam schedules
Exams can be taken on personal schedule, but all exams must be passed before the end of the course. Each exam can be taken three times.
Student workload
Studying the materials 75 h, exams 6 h
Further information
New enrolments for the course are accepted on a weekly basis.
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass
The student’s scores in exams demonstrate acceptable level of knowledge on all learning objectives.
Fail
The student’s scores in exams demonstrate acceptable level of knowledge on all learning objectives.
Assessment methods and criteria
Online exams.
Enrollment
11.04.2024 - 16.08.2024
Timing
20.05.2024 - 31.08.2024
Credits
3 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Juha Tall
Objective
The student can recognize possibilities and challenges of business acquisition. The student can identify and analyze the key management issues relating to a business acquisition. The student can analyze acquisition criteria and recognize phases and elements of business acquisition negotiations. The student can identify key valuation principles and comparatively assess suitability of different modes of acquisition in given situation. The student can identify core features of the more common financing options.
Content
- Acquisitive mindset: phases of acquisitions, acquisition versus start-up
- Management challenges in acquisition: self, process, staff
- Targets of acquisition: criteria, search, negotiations, Due Diligence
- Valuation in business acquisition
- Modes of acquisition: asset deal versus transfer of stock, financing the acquisition
Materials
Materials available online.
Teaching methods
Non-stop online course; videos, written materials, online exams
Employer connections
None.
Exam schedules
Exams can be taken on personal schedule, but all exams must be passed before the end of the course. Each exam can be taken three times.
International connections
None.
Completion alternatives
No alternative means available.
Student workload
Studying the materials 75 h, exams 6 h
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass
The student’s scores in exams demonstrate acceptable level of knowledge on all learning objectives.
Fail
The student’s scores in exams demonstrate acceptable level of knowledge on all learning objectives.
Assessment methods and criteria
Online exams.
Enrollment
13.11.2023 - 27.03.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Credits
3 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Juha Tall
Objective
The student can recognize possibilities and challenges of business acquisition. The student can identify and analyze the key management issues relating to a business acquisition. The student can analyze acquisition criteria and recognize phases and elements of business acquisition negotiations. The student can identify key valuation principles and comparatively assess suitability of different modes of acquisition in given situation. The student can identify core features of the more common financing options.
Content
- Acquisitive mindset: phases of acquisitions, acquisition versus start-up
- Management challenges in acquisition: self, process, staff
- Targets of acquisition: criteria, search, negotiations, Due Diligence
- Valuation in business acquisition
- Modes of acquisition: asset deal versus transfer of stock, financing the acquisition
Materials
Materials available online.
Teaching methods
Non-stop online course; videos, written materials, online exams
Employer connections
None.
Exam schedules
Exams can be taken on personal schedule, but all exams must be passed before the end of the course. Each exam can be taken three times.
International connections
None.
Completion alternatives
No alternative means available.
Student workload
Studying the materials 75 h, exams 6 h
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass
The student’s scores in exams demonstrate acceptable level of knowledge on all learning objectives.
Fail
The student’s scores in exams demonstrate acceptable level of knowledge on all learning objectives.
Assessment methods and criteria
Online exams.
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 30.04.2024
Timing
04.09.2023 - 26.05.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Juha Tall
Student groups
-
VVO
Objective
The student can recognize possibilities and challenges of business acquisition. The student can identify and analyze the key management issues relating to a business acquisition. The student can analyze acquisition criteria and recognize phases and elements of business acquisition negotiations. The student can identify key valuation principles and comparatively assess suitability of different modes of acquisition in given situation. The student can identify core features of the more common financing options.
Content
- Acquisitive mindset: phases of acquisitions, acquisition versus start-up
- Management challenges in acquisition: self, process, staff
- Targets of acquisition: criteria, search, negotiations, Due Diligence
- Valuation in business acquisition
- Modes of acquisition: asset deal versus transfer of stock, financing the acquisition
Materials
Materials available online.
Teaching methods
Non-stop online course; videos, written materials, online exams
Employer connections
None.
Exam schedules
Exams can be taken on personal schedule, but all exams must be passed before the end of the course. Each exam can be taken three times.
International connections
None.
Completion alternatives
No alternative means available.
Student workload
Studying the materials 75 h, exams 6 h
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass
The student’s scores in exams demonstrate acceptable level of knowledge on all learning objectives.
Fail
The student’s scores in exams demonstrate acceptable level of knowledge on all learning objectives.
Assessment methods and criteria
Online exams.
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 19.11.2023
Timing
14.08.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Juha Tall
- Anmari Viljamaa
Objective
The student can recognize possibilities and challenges of business acquisition. The student can identify and analyze the key management issues relating to a business acquisition. The student can analyze acquisition criteria and recognize phases and elements of business acquisition negotiations. The student can identify key valuation principles and comparatively assess suitability of different modes of acquisition in given situation. The student can identify core features of the more common financing options.
Content
- Acquisitive mindset: phases of acquisitions, acquisition versus start-up
- Management challenges in acquisition: self, process, staff
- Targets of acquisition: criteria, search, negotiations, Due Diligence
- Valuation in business acquisition
- Modes of acquisition: asset deal versus transfer of stock, financing the acquisition
Materials
Materials available online.
Teaching methods
Non-stop online course; videos, written materials, online exams
Employer connections
None.
Exam schedules
Exams can be taken on personal schedule, but all exams must be passed before the end of the course. Each exam can be taken three times.
International connections
None.
Completion alternatives
No alternative means available.
Student workload
Studying the materials 75 h, exams 6 h
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass
The student’s scores in exams demonstrate acceptable level of knowledge on all learning objectives.
Fail
The student’s scores in exams demonstrate acceptable level of knowledge on all learning objectives.
Assessment methods and criteria
Online exams.
Enrollment
01.03.2023 - 31.07.2023
Timing
15.05.2023 - 31.08.2023
Credits
3 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
- Juha Tall
- Anmari Viljamaa
Objective
The student can recognize possibilities and challenges of business acquisition. The student can identify and analyze the key management issues relating to a business acquisition. The student can analyze acquisition criteria and recognize phases and elements of business acquisition negotiations. The student can identify key valuation principles and comparatively assess suitability of different modes of acquisition in given situation. The student can identify core features of the more common financing options.
Content
- Acquisitive mindset: phases of acquisitions, acquisition versus start-up
- Management challenges in acquisition: self, process, staff
- Targets of acquisition: criteria, search, negotiations, Due Diligence
- Valuation in business acquisition
- Modes of acquisition: asset deal versus transfer of stock, financing the acquisition
Materials
Materials available online.
Teaching methods
Non-stop online course; videos, written materials, online exams
Employer connections
None.
Exam schedules
Exams can be taken on personal schedule, but all exams must be passed before the end of the course. Each exam can be taken three times.
International connections
None.
Completion alternatives
No alternative means available.
Student workload
Studying the materials 75 h, exams 6 h
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass
The student’s scores in exams demonstrate acceptable level of knowledge on all learning objectives.
Fail
The student’s scores in exams demonstrate acceptable level of knowledge on all learning objectives.
Assessment methods and criteria
Online exams.