ENT 300 Entrepreneurial Finance

Through case studies and business planning exercises, students will learn tactics for how to set clear financial goals for the new business venture. In addition, they will learn how to build and use financial statements and internal dashboard reports, develop revenue and expense forecasts and manage cash resources. Discussions will focus on the application of financial reporting as a foundation for financing a new or small, but expanding business, as well as on balancing the need for business financing with personal entrepreneurial goals. Finally, students will learn about the expanding role finance is bringing to new ventures in following the drama of a fictional small business. Pre-requisite(s): BUS 101 or approval from the Business Department Chair. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours