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MN52082: Entrepreneurial finance

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: School of Management
Credits: 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 100
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWRI 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Investment proposal evaluation (CWRI 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course/unit, you will be able to:
  • Evaluate the nature and intricacies of various sources of financing across the different stages of venture development
  • Develop financial plans
  • Analyse investment proposals
  • Apply valuation methods appropriate to ventures at different development stages



Synopsis: Develop your theoretical and practical understanding of financing entrepreneurial ventures. You will learn to: - develop financial plans - analyse investment proposals - apply valuation methods appropriate to ventures at different development stages - scan, organise and analyse financial data - identify funding needs and sources of funding - communicate with potential investors - negotiate investment agreements - deal with complex issues

Content:
  • Financial planning
  • Ownership and valuation
  • Term sheets
  • Sources of funding


Course availability:

MN52082 is Compulsory on the following courses:

School of Management

MN52082 is Optional on the following courses:

School of Management

Notes:

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