PRIVATE EQUITY
Syllabus
EN
IT
What is a Private Equity
Who invests in Private Equity
Key actors in Private Equity industry (Limited Partnership, General Partners, Founder Partners, Manager)
Models of Private Equity
Remuneration in the Private Equity (management fees, carried interest, advisor fees, start-up fees)
Fund structures
Fund lifecycle
Key valuation methods and performance measurements
Learning Objectives
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The extra activity (entirely in English) aims to expose students to the world of private equity and venture capital, a sector increasingly important in the modern economy, both in purely macroeconomic terms and in terms of employment opportunities for students. The course presents the dynamics of the sector, the role of the asset manager, and the functioning of an investment fund with a practical approach. Leading professionals in the sector have participated as guest speakers.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
Knowing the basic principles of the sector, with particular attention to the identification of actors and the dynamics among stakeholders.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS
Ability to critically interpret actions and information present in the media related to the industry.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to demonstrate understanding of the sector
LEARNING SKILLS:
Being able to explain the structure and dynamics of the sector
The extra activity (entirely in English) aims to expose students to the world of private equity and venture capital, a sector increasingly important in the modern economy, both in purely macroeconomic terms and in terms of employment opportunities for students. The course presents the dynamics of the sector, the role of the asset manager, and the functioning of an investment fund with a practical approach. Leading professionals in the sector have participated as guest speakers.
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
Knowing the basic principles of the sector, with particular attention to the identification of actors and the dynamics among stakeholders.
MAKING JUDGEMENTS
Ability to critically interpret actions and information present in the media related to the industry.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to demonstrate understanding of the sector
LEARNING SKILLS:
Being able to explain the structure and dynamics of the sector
Prerequisites
None
Program
What is a Private Equity
Who invests in Private Equity
Key actors in Private Equity industry (Limited Partnership, General Partners, Founder Partners, Manager)
Models of Private Equity
Remuneration in the Private Equity (management fees, carried interest, advisor fees, start-up fees)
Fund structures
Fund lifecycle
Key valuation methods and performance measurements
Books
None
Bibliography
None
Teaching methods
Lecture 60%
Exercises, Discussion and group presentation, guest lectures 40%
(Homework assignments are the basis for class discussion)
Exercises, Discussion and group presentation, guest lectures 40%
(Homework assignments are the basis for class discussion)
Exam Rules
Final exam multiple choice (pass/no pass)
Attendance Rules
Once a week, 3 hours