FINC 459 - Startup Finance & Raising Capital for Entrepreneurs (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

STARTUP FINANCE & RAISING CAP
Component: Lecture
Examines the sources of capital for new and growing companies with a special emphasis on angel investment, venture capital, private equity, and non-dilutive and other niche options; the management of cash flows; uses of capital; and financial statement presentation and analysis (a cornerstone of valuation, lending/borrowing, and investing). Case examples and live projects are emphasized to provide students with firsthand experience in financial decision making for startup and emerging growth businesses.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with ENTR 459.

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Communicate Through Creative Expression Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally Reason Scientifically