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“The Bloomberg labs were a game‑changer. I could pull the exact same data my internship team used and practice building the model in real time.” – Li Wei, Class of 2024
“The Live Deal gave me the confidence to speak to senior executives. The feedback I received was exactly what I needed to land my analyst position at a top investment bank.” – Zhang Min, Class of 2023
“The peer‑review process forced me to think critically about assumptions. I learned that every number you put into a model must be defendable.” – Chen Xia, Class of 2025 jufe267
"JUFE267 is a mid-level [subject] course that bridges theory and hands-on practice. This post breaks down the syllabus, offers study strategies, and gives concrete project ideas to help you succeed—whether you're aiming for top grades or real-world skills."
| Week | Theme | Key Topics | Primary Deliverable | |------|-------|------------|---------------------| | 1‑2 | Foundations & Review | Time value of money, risk‑adjusted discount rates, CAPM | Short quiz on fundamentals | | 3‑4 | Advanced Valuation | DCF, APV, real options, Monte‑Carlo simulations | DCF model of a listed Chinese tech firm | | 5‑6 | Capital Structure & Leverage | Tax considerations, agency costs, optimal debt ratios | Capital structure recommendation memo | | 7‑8 | Dividend Policy & Share Repurchases | Signaling theory, payout ratios, market reaction studies | Comparative analysis of dividend policies | | 9‑10 | Risk Management & Hedging | Derivatives, Value at Risk (VaR), credit risk, hedging strategies | VaR report using Bloomberg data | | 11‑12 | Mergers & Acquisitions | Deal structuring, valuation of synergies, hostile takeovers | Full M&A model (target + acquirer) | | 13‑14 | Corporate Restructuring | Spin‑offs, divestitures, bankruptcy & reorganization | Restructuring case study presentation | | 15‑16 | Ethics, Governance & ESG | Stakeholder theory, ESG integration, corporate governance | ESG impact assessment paper | | 17‑18 | Capstone “Live Deal” | Real‑company sponsor project, negotiation simulation | Final presentation to sponsor’s senior execs | “The Bloomberg labs were a game‑changer
Total Contact Hours: 48 lecture hours + 24 lab hours + 12 guest‑speaker seminars.
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| Resource | Access | Highlights | |----------|--------|------------| | JUFE Bloomberg Lab | On‑campus, 24/7 reservation system | Live market data, analytics, and Bloomberg Certification (CFA Institute recognized). | | Corporate Finance Textbook (7th ed.) – Brealey, Myers, & Allen | Library & e‑book portal | Core theory, modern extensions, practice problems. | | Financial Modeling Excel Templates | Course website (Moodle) | Pre‑built DCF, LBO, and merger models for student use. | | Case Collection | Harvard Business Publishing (via university subscription) | Over 150 relevant cases, searchable by industry/technique. | | Industry Database Access | Capital IQ, FactSet, Wind | Historical financial statements, peer comps, and market multiples. |
| Component | Weight | Description | |-----------|--------|-------------| | Quizzes (3) | 10 % | Short, timed assessments on theory and calculations | | Individual DCF Model | 15 % | Full spreadsheet with sensitivity analysis | | Group Capital Structure Memo | 10 % | Written recommendation, 5‑page report | | M&A Modeling Project | 20 % | Integrated spreadsheet + PowerPoint deck | | Live Deal Presentation | 25 % | Final pitch to sponsor, judged by faculty + industry panel | | Class Participation & Peer Review | 5 % | Active involvement in discussions & feedback | | Final Exam | 15 % | Cumulative, open‑book, focus on application rather than recall |
A minimum grade of B‑ is required to be eligible for the Live Deal component, ensuring that only students who have demonstrated adequate competence participate in the high‑stakes capstone.