GB727 Investment Banking   (3.00 cr.)

Prerequisite: GB703, GB724. Focuses on the role of the investment bank in raising capital. Topics include the process of raising capital, initial public offerings, seasoned offerings, convertible financing, debt financing, venture capital, share repurchases, and investment research. Emphasis also is placed on the changing environment of the investment banking industry. Closed to students who have taken course as a GB825 topic.