Investment Banking Case Study

Business-professional quality is expected.  Prepare your report as if you are submitting to an upper-level business director/executive.
Each case will require a qualitative analysis supported by quantitative data.
Prepare each case using Word, and embed your spreadsheet analysis into your case report.
Students will submit two files for each case assignment:
a.    One Word file (4-5 pages in APA format)
b.    One Excel file
Rubric
Case Study RubricCase Study RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction10.0 to >1.0 ptsLevel of AchievementProvides a concise introduction (1/2 page) For scenario-based case the primary issue clearly and concisely defined (1/2 page)1.0 to >0 ptsNo Marks10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis30.0 to >1.0 ptsLevel of AchievementProvides thorough analysis of all case characteristics (2 page min)1.0 to >0 ptsNo Marks30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFinancial Analysis30.0 to >1.0 ptsLevel of AchievementEmbeds financial analysis throughout the narrative, and applies pertinent financial and quantitative data to support research and conclusions1.0 to >0 ptsNo Marks30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion10.0 to >1.0 ptsLevel of AchievementConclusion summarizes/synthesizes key issue/characteristic of case (1/2 page) Provides recommendation if requested1.0 to >0 ptsNo Marks10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExcel10.0 to >1.0 ptsLevel of AchievementProvides Excel spreadsheet analysis that supports case and addresses financial-question1.0 to >0 ptsNo Marks10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style10.0 to >1.0 ptsLevel of AchievementFlawless spelling, punctuation, grammar, APA formatting, concise business-style writing* *mistakes of this nature repeated throughout the research paper could result in a greater than 10% deduction1.0 to >0 ptsNo Marks10.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0