Subject

Financial Management 2

  • code 09356
  • course 3
  • term Semester 1
  • type OB
  • credits 6

Main language of instruction: Catalan

Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish

If the student is enrolled for the English track then classes for that subject will be taught in the same language and also in Spanish.

Teaching staff

Introduction

In the event that the health authorities announce a new period of confinement due to the evolution of the health crisis caused by COVID-19, the teaching staff will promptly communicate how this may effect the teaching methodologies and activities as well as the assessment.

This  course introduces the theories, knowledge, and financial tools an entrepreneur needs to start, build, and eventually harvest a successful venture.

Pre-course requirements

Financial Management I

Objectives

This course aims to:

  • Show students how to apply today’s most effective corporate finance tools and techniques to their own entrepreneurial ventures.
  • Focus on sound financial management practices, showing students how and where to obtain the financial capital necessary to run and grow a venture.
  • Explore the most important financial issues that entrepreneurs face, particularly the stages of financing, business cash flow models and strategic positioning of the early-stage company. 

Competencies

  • 01 - To be familiar with, understand and apply the methods, techniques and instruments specific to accounting.
  • 02 - To be familiar with and know how to interpret and apply current accounting standards.
  • 03 - To select and adequately apply applicable accounting alternatives.
  • 04 - To understand and know how to use financial terms within a business framework.
  • 05 - To understand the functions of corporate finance departments.
  • 06 - To know how to apply the main policies for capital structure and asset management.
  • 30 - To be familiar with information systems models: relational databases and mis, dss, eis, crm, scm, bi, km, erp, bpms models.
  • 31 - To develop the ability to identify and interpret numerical data.
  • 32 - To acquire problem solving skills based on quantitative and qualitative information.
  • 50 - To acquire the ability to relate concepts, analyse and synthesise.
  • 51 - To develop decision making skills.
  • 52 - To develop interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
  • 53 - To acquire the skills necessary to learn autonomously.
  • 54 - To be able to express one’s ideas and formulate arguments in a logical and coherent way, both verbally and in writing.
  • 59 - To skilfully use software and ICTs.

Learning outcomes

Students should acquire the knowledge to interact successfully with financial institutions and the regulatory agencies that are central to financing ventures as they grow and, ultimately, look for liquidity for their investors. By using the case study methodology students are engaged and they learn as they examine concepts such as venture capital funds, institutional investors and strategic alliances. This course also provides the student with a thorough understanding of the role of business angels, licensing agreements and exit strategies. To summarise, this course aims to provide the knowledge and skills today’s students need for entrepreneurial success.

Syllabus

1. Introduction and Overview.

2. From the Idea to the Business Plan.

3. Financing a New Venture.

4. Measuring Financial Performance.

5. Evaluating Financial Performance.

6. Financial Planning: Short-Term and Long-Term.

7. Types and Costs of Financial Capital.

8. Securities Law Considerations when Obtaining Venture Financing.

9. Valuing Early-Stage Ventures.

10. Venture Capital Valuation Methods.

11. Professional Venture Capital.

12. Other Financing Alternatives.

13. Security Structures and Determining Enterprise Values.

14. Harvesting the Business Venture Investment.

15. Financially Troubled Ventures: Turnaround Opportunities?

 

 

Teaching and learning activities

Evaluation systems and criteria

Bibliography and resources

Entrepreneurial Finance, 4th Edition
J. Chris Leach University of Colorado at Boulder
Ronald W. Melicher University of Colorado at Boulder
ISBN-10: 0538478152
ISBN-13: 9780538478151

Teaching and learning material

      Material
             caso1.pdf 
             valordeldinero].pdf 
             ejercicios1.pdf 
             ejemplosclase.xlsx 
             caso2solucion.pdf 
             15instrumentosparafinanciartuempresadespuesdelverano»muypymes.pdf 
             comercialciuranas.docx 
             supuestospracticosmat.fina.pdf 
             factoring2013.pdf 
             solucaso1.pdf 
             analisisfinanciero.pdf 
             tema2_vanytir.pdf 
             renting2013.pdf 
             confirming2013.pdf 
             leasing20151.pdf 
             notaparcial1.xlsx 
             calculodeflujostexto.xlsx 
             caso1dfc.pptx 
             datos_ibex35.xls 
             caso2dfc.pptx 
             descuentodeflujos.pptx 
             caso3vidalehijos1.docx 
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