Entrepreneurial Finance

Entrepreneurial Finance focuses on financial management and strategic funding options essential for new ventures and small businesses. This course introduces students to financial tools and techniques vital to launching and managing a successful entrepreneurial venture. The course will cover financial analysis, managing cash flow, funding sources, forecasting, budgeting, and raising capital through debt, equity, and crowdfunding. It is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and individuals interested in understanding the financial aspects of entrepreneurship.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:

1. Analyze financial statements to assess the health of a business.
2. Create financial forecasts and budgets for the startup and operational phases.
3. Understand and evaluate different financing or funding options available to entrepreneurs.
4. Evaluate the financial viability of new projects or expansions.
5. Develop a comprehensive financial strategy for launching and growing a business.
6. Apply principles of financial risk management.
7. Navigate the legal considerations of funding a startup, including securities law implications.

This course is perfect for: small businesses, non-profits, and entrepreneurs.