Finance

UNIT DESCRIPTION

Entrepreneurial Finance will equip students with knowledge and skills for financial appraisal and decision optimisation. Students will acquire the key skills required for project appraisal and funds sourcing. The main project evaluation techniques will include present worth, equivalent annual cash flows, net present value, payback method, benefit to cost ratio and return on investment. Students will create a sound financial plan for a venture and pitch their proposal to a panel of venture capitalists  

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. Apply financial modelling, analysis and interpretation techniques for project appraisal and selection.
2. Complete venture appraisal studies through case study analysis.
3. Create a fully developed project proposal.
4. Deliver a persuasive project proposal to potential investors.

CERTIFICATION

The optional assessment tasks associated with this unit provide an opportunity for participants to consolidate their learning and to benchmark their understanding against the standard set by Chancellor Institute. Participants enrolled in this unit who successfully complete the optional assessments will qualify for a grade, academic transcript and certificate of completion for that unit. For further details about the assessments, please click on the Curriculum tab or contact our course advisors. Additional unit fees apply for students electing to undertake assessments. Participants who elect not to complete the optional assessments for this unit will receive a certificate of participation for the unit.   Shareable on Linkedin. You can share your certificates in the Certifications section of your LinkedIn profile, on printed resumes, CVs, or other documents.