Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing the course, the students will understand essential aspects of start-up company financial management.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 01.03.2021 - 08.04.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Jari Melgin
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jari Melgin
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
English.
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
1. From business idea to a start-up company
Strategic business analysis
Building successful teams - Motivation and incentives
2. Basics of financial management
Financial and management accounting
Working with third-party vendors (accounting offices)
3. Finding risk capital
FFF
Angel investors
Crowdfunding
Private equity / venture capital
“soft money”
Banks and other creditors
4. Financial forecasting and liquidity management
5. Legal aspects
IPR - Creating and safeguarding your core ideas
Shareholders’ agreements
6. Governance
Working with outside investors
Working with a board
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Exercises 75 %
Active participation in the class work and team exercises 25 %
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Participation in lectures and in-class exercises, 36 h
Weekly exercises and team projects, 124 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Readings and case materials announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Bachelor’s degree