| Course ID: | ENTR 7505. 3 hours. |
| Course Title: | Entrepreneurial Finance |
Course
Description: | An exploration of the various options for financing an
entrepreneurial venture. This course will cover various aspects
of venture finance, including angel investing, venture capital,
private equity, debt, and IPOs. |
| Oasis Title: | Entrepreneurial Finance |
| Duplicate Credit: | Not open to students with credit in ENTR 5505, ENTR 7505E |
| Prerequisite: | ENTR 7500 |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Students will learn various forms and methods of funding a new
venture. Students will be exposed to how other entrepreneurs have
funded their start-up enterprises and will be able to learn from
the various deal structures employed. |
| Topical Outline: | The following topics are covered in this course:
Financing your venture
Financial strategies for growth
Structuring the deal
Growing the enterprise
Licensing and alliances
Employment agreements
Stock options
Convertible notes
Angel investing
Venture capital investing
Debt and equity in the growing enterprise
Exit strategies – private and public equity markets
Valuation |