FIN 475 - Venture Capital

Institution:

University of Kentucky

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Description:

This is an intermediate to advanced course in the financial management of a new venture. Its objective is to provide the student with an applied, realistic view of finance as it relates to new venture formation and development. To achieve this objective, a combination of class lecture, student discussion, and participative case studies will be utilized. Specific areas to be covered are: organizing and financing a new venture; measuring and evaluating new venture financial performance; financial planning for a new venture: long-term and short-term; types and costs of financial capital; securities law fundamentals; the creation and calibration of value; venture capital valuation methods; professional venture capital; other financing alternatives; financial distress: turnaround opportunity or liquidation; and harvesting the business venture investment. Prereq: FIN 445 with a grade of "C" or better.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uky.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 257-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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