| Unit name | Entrepreneurial Finance |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ACFIM0048 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Diwen Gao |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Accounting and Finance - Business School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Why is this unit important?
Understanding Entrepreneurial Finance is vital for navigating the intricate financial landscape of starting and growing a business. This unit offers essential insights into funding mechanisms at each stage of a start-up’s journey, covering topics such as venture capital and private equity financing, valuations, and exit strategies. It is suitable for not only those interested in starting a business but also those looking to join a start-up, invest in start-ups, or even become start-up consultants. The unit is both theoretical and practical, empowering future entrepreneurs and investors to make strategic decisions that define success in a competitive marketplace.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
This unit will be a suitable addition to all accounting- or finance- related master programmes at the University, as it provides a practical understanding of how accounting and finance are applied in start-up environments. It equips students with cutting-edge tools to navigate the dynamic entrepreneurial landscape, fostering innovative thinking and diversifying their career trajectories beyond conventional finance roles.
An Overview of Content
How students will, personally, be different as a result of this unit
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this unit, students will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions including lectures, tutorials, and other online learning opportunities.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
There will be weekly exercise lectures, which serve as collaborative workshops where students work on exercise questions, engage in group discussions, refine their assignments, and prepare for presentations. Additionally, students can seek clarification and guidance from the lecturer, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
50% - Group written assignment (3500 words), covering ILO1, ILO2, ILO3, ILO4, ILO5 and ILO6
50% - Group presentation (20 minutes), covering ILO1, ILO2, ILO3, ILO4, ILO5 and ILO6
When assessment does not go to plan
Any re-assessment required will be a like for like individual assessment. Students who failed the group assignment will be re-assessed by a 700-word written assignment (individual). Students who failed the group presentation will be re-assessed by a 4-minute individual presentation.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. ACFIM0048).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
