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MN50577: Entreprenurial finance

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2015/6
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: School of Management
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 2
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: CW 50%, EX 50%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework (CW 50%)
  • Examination (EX 50%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites: Before taking this module you must take MN30170
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
This unit aims to develop theoretical and practical understanding of the process and issues associated with financing entrepreneurial ventures.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completing the unit, students will be able to:
* Understand 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.

Skills:
Intellectual skills:
* Scanning, organising, and analysing financial data (F/A);
* Identifying funding needs and sources of funding (F/A)
Practical skills:
* Communicate with potential investors (F)
* Negotiate investment agreements (F)
Transferable skills:
* Deal with complex issues (F)
* Develop independent learning ability required for continued professional development (F).

Content:
Financial planning, sources of capital, exit strategies, financial contracting, valuation.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

MN50577 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

School of Management
Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2015/16.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.