This module introduces you to the financial issues faced by entrepreneurs and how they go about securing financing for their startups/SMEs. It explores the different options that are available to entrepreneurs for raising funds for a new business venture, and the pros and cons of these options. The course gives you an understanding of the function of venture capitalists and the venture capital cycle, as well as angel investors and private equity firms in the financing of new business ventures. It will offer insight into how these funding sources are accessed, as well as on the potential benefits and disadvantages involved. You will examine and evaluate the funding journey from a business-wide perspective, considering the nature of the business, the timing, the scale, the product/service, the market, etc. By the end of this module, if you are aiming to start your own business, you will have a good idea of where to start when it comes to financing.
● Demonstrate an understanding of the financial issues faced by entrepreneurs, startups and SMEs.
● Understand the differences and similarities of VC funding from other kinds of finance and understand the venture capital cycle.
● Discuss and assess the suitability of a range of potential funding methods for a particular startup project and critically appraise the final choice.
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ESEI uses the project-based learning and assessment methodology across all modules taught in our master programs. This means that you will work together in groups to develop projects that require creativity, team work, and problem-solving skills.
The main benefit of Project-Based Learning is that by the time you graduate, you will essentially have a portfolio of work to show which will be directly applicable to what you’ll be doing as a future employee or business owner.
It’s up to the teacher to decide on the format of the project – it can be a case study, a written report, a video, a role-playing activity, a podcast, or any other kind of media that gets your point across. The teachers create the project briefs and oversee the progress that teams are making week after week with regular check-in points.
Final Project – 80%
● 40% GROUP Project submission
● 20% INDIVIDUAL Project submission
● 20% GROUP PRESENTATION of the Project and Q&A
Class Participation- 20%
● 20% of the grade will be based on how students participate/engage in class and with the virtual classroom space.
Denis Boevskiy is a professor of innovation, finance and entrepreneurship based in Barcelona. He is also a member of the Academy of Management. He has extensive business experience as a Chief Financial Officer and member of the board for various organisations.
