BUS 295 Financing of Entrepreneurial Ventures
This intermediate-level finance course expands on fundamental concepts covered in Financial Management (BUS 260) by focusing on the multitude of financial issues that confront entrepreneurs, including structuring initial and later-stage financing, managing cash flow and harvesting the investment. The course will use case studies, incorporate group activities and focus on real-world trends and opportunities in order to enable students to gain a deeper understanding of the entrepreneurial financing process and financial management of the start-up throughout the various stages of the venture’s life cycle, including the development and assessment of a designated start-up’s financial plan and investor pitch. Competency in Excel required.