Entrepreneurial Management and Finance

Course Description

For graduate students only. Emphasis on managing high-growth, early-stage ventures, especially those with technology-intensive products and services. Students work in teams to develop skills and approaches necessary to becoming effective entrepreneurial leaders and managers. Key topics involve ethical decision-making when assessing risks, understanding business models, analyzing key operational metrics, modeling cash flow and capital requirements, evaluating sources of financing, structuring and negotiating investments, managing organizational culture and incentives, navigating the trade-offs between control versus growth objectives, and handling adversity and failure. Limited enrollment with admission by an application for all matriculated students (full-time, part-time, and remote) due March 15th: application link to be provided in February 2025. Admission results will be provided prior to start of quarter. Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: a college-level financial accounting course (e.g. MS&E 240) or equivalent.