5279-HS2026-0-Financing and Capital Structure





Root number 5279
Semester HS2026
Type of course Lecture
Allocation to subject Business Administration
Type of exam Written exam
Title Financing and Capital Structure
Description ********************** DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE **********************

This course introduces students to several advanced topics in corporate finance, such as the capital structure of firms, the design of corporate securities, the issuing process of these securities, payout policy, and the implications of financial structuring for the value of firms. It presents a market-oriented framework for analyzing firms’ financing and capital structure choices. In addition to the lecture, students will discuss a case study and solve exercises to enhance the understanding of the covered topics.
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) No registration/deregistration in CTS (Admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
Link to another web site
Lecturers Prof. Dr. Philip Valta, Institute of Financial Management - Financial Management Division ✉
ECTS 6
Recognition as optional course possible No
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Thursday 13:15-16:00 Weekly
Thursday 17/12/2026 13:30-15:30
Tuesday 16/2/2027 14:15-16:15
 
Rooms Hörsaal 001, Engehalde, E8
External rooms Enge 8, 001
 
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