FIN 684 - Entrepreneurial Finance

3 credit(s)
An examination of financial issues and problems encountered by small businesses. Case studies and lectures are used to develop skills in the areas of financial statement analysis, forecasting, working capital management, coping with financial distress, business valuation techniques, sources of capital, dealing with banks and venture capitalists, preparing for an initial public offering, community resources, and ethical issues. Students prepare team presentations of cases and a comprehensive business plan. Assignments include empirical articles dealing with current topics in small-business finance. Extensive use of computer spreadsheet programs required.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 604.

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