Spring 2023 - BUS 314 D100

Resourcing New Ventures (3)

Class Number: 3662

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    BUS 238 or BUS 254, with a minimum grade of C-; 45 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Start-up and early-stage ventures have particular financial challenges associated with the uncertain and unproven nature of the project. This course analyzes how entrepreneurs and their financial backers can spot, create and manage value. Topics covered include opportunity recognition, cash flow forecasting, valuation methodologies, financial contracts, and careful negotiations. Various sources are considered for start-up capital (private debt, angel financiers, venture capitalists, development banks), and different strategies are considered for harvesting or exiting (initial public offerings, merger, acquisition, leveraged buy-out, shut down) a venture.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Registrar Notes:

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