FIN-3140 Small Business Finance
The application of basic financial management techniques focuses on the financial aspects of starting and running a business (100 or more employees). The core financial aspects of business entrepreneurship and problems encountered by those starting and running a small business are covered through the discussion of financial topics including working capital management, time value of money, financial statements, small business administration programs, succession planning, financing options, and alternative solutions to commonly discovered problems. Case studies are used to illustrate a macro overview and micro approach in developing and meeting company objectives.
Advisory: This is an upper-level finance course. It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to FIN-3010: Principles of Finance with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure they have the necessary knowledge.
Prerequisite
FIN-3010