Aim
The course provide students with the essential theories, knowledge and skills to adequately make financial decisions of entrepreneurial firms.

Coursedescription
The starting up of new ventures as well as their growth toward maturity not only require financial and accounting knowledge & tools, but also lead to issues that are specific for new business ventures. This course therefore deals with various topics like defining enterprise opportunities, legal & organizational matters, preparing a business plan, assessing venture’s (financial) performance, valuing business ventures, structuring financing, exit & turnaround strategies.

Key words
Entrepreneurial process, Business plan, Venture financing, Venture valuation, Financial planning, Going public, Financial distress.

Assessment
Assignment (40%); Written examination (60%).

Contribution to the programme learning goals
The course provides theoretical and practical knowledge of management practices followed by successful entrepreneurs.  It also helps students to learn financial management tools and techniques that are specifically used in new business ventures. Students are trained to collect and analyse financial information.

Knowledge integration with other courses
The subjects covered in this course are related with the knowledge gained from courses on accounting, finance and strategy.

Recommended prior knowledge
Basic knowledge on accounting and finance is desired.