Finance for Entrepreneurial Ventures

Catalog description

Entrepreneurship is an ever-present driving force that impacts enterprise at every level. In this course, students will be exposed to the tools needed to harness the entrepreneurial spirit and apply it in tangible and meaningful ways. The motivation and insight needed to bring a new business to market is a starting point. To manage, grow and maximize a venture requires a diverse set of tools that can be honed and internalized to improve the probabilities of success. The course utilizes multiple methods to expose students to historical and contemporary business scenarios while testing the fundamental skills needed to assess opportunities and mitigate threats. Case studies, interactive exercises, online and in-class discussions, creative assessments and exposure to proven entrepreneurs will provide students with the entrepreneurial toolkit needed to be successful. P: Instructor consent.