BUS 694 (ASHFORD) – Finance Capstone Seminar
BUS 694 – Entire Course
Week 1 – Proposed International Business Acquisition
Proposed International Business Acquisition. Review the requirements of the Final Assignment in Week Six. This Week One assignment is the first step in creating the comprehensive Final Proposal that will be due in Week Six. Carefully select the three countries you will chose to analyze because you will be using these countries throughout the course.
Dorchester, Inc. is a U.S. based conglomerate. They have seen a marked trend towards their competition expanding operations internationally. Dorchester, Inc. is interested in purchasing a company that specializes in consumer electronics.
Research three potential takeover targets that are based in three different countries and have substantial operations overseas.
Provide a three to five page (excluding title and reference pages) economic assessment to Dorchester, Inc. management regarding the pros and cons of buying a company that is based in each of the three countries. Use non-course materials to support your contentions and supporting documentation as necessary.
In addition to the requirements above, your paper:
Must be double-spaced and 12 point font.
Must be formatted according to APA style.
Must reference two scholarly resources in addition to the textbook.
Must include a reference page written in APA format
Week 2 – Predicting Exchange Rates
Predicting Exchange Rates. Dorchester, Inc has asked you to help forecast exchange rates for the three potential countries you have selected for your proposal.
In a three to five page paper (excluding title and reference pages), plot the exchange rates from the past year in each of the three countries. Identify and describe any patterns that can be seen. What are the possible explanations for these patterns? What exchange rates do you predict for 1 year from now?
In addition to the requirements above, your paper:
Must be double-spaced and 12 point font.
Must be formatted according to APA style.
Must reference two scholarly resources in addition to the textbook.
Must include a reference page written in APA format.
Week 3 – Designing an Exchange Management Program
Designing an Exchange Management Program. Review the Case Application at the end of Chapter 9: Exchange Risk Management at Merck.
Using the 5-step process outlined, develop your own 5-step program for managing exchange risk for your proposed acquisition. Your proposal must be three to five pages (excluding title and reference pages) in length.
In addition to the requirements above, your paper:
Must be double-spaced and 12 point font.
Must be formatted according to APA style.
Must reference two scholarly resources in addition to the textbook.
Must include a reference page written in APA format.
Week 4 Swap Options
Swap Options. InterestRateSwaps.info provides a brief description of interest rate swaps. Review the ABS swaps link and design a swap that could potentially be used in your company acquisition.
Provide an analysis to Dorchester, Inc. management advising them of the swap options you have selected and why it would be suitable for the acquisition. The proposal must be three to five pages (excluding title and reference pages) in length.
In addition to the requirements above, your paper:
Must be double-spaced and 12 point font.
Must be formatted according to APA style.
Must reference two scholarly resources in addition to the textbook.
Must include a reference page written in APA format.
Week 5 Program Comprehensive Exam
Program Comprehensive Exam. Complete the comprehensive exam, which will take approximately one to two hours and will be graded based on your score. The full instructions for the exam are posted in the classroom.
Week 6 Final Proposal
Focus of the Final Proposal
Read the Chapter 18 Mini Case 1: Dorchester, Ltd.
Using the material developed for Weeks One through Five, write a fifteen to twenty page proposal to Dorchester, Ltd.s management team. In your proposal, advise them of an acquisition target based on research previously conducted. Your proposal should also include:
An economic assessment of the country chosen,
A risk mitigation plan,
A financing plan on how to finance the acquisition, and
A concluding recommendation using supporting rationale derived from the above mentioned items.
Use non-course materials to support your contentions and incorporate pro forma financial statements and supporting documentation to support your proposal.
Writing the Final Proposal
The Final Paper:
1. Must be fifteen to twenty double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Students name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructors name
e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a minimum of two from ProQuest.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.