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Financial Foundations for Entrepreneurs BUS 314 (3)

Start-up and early-stage ventures face unique financial challenges due to their uncertain and unproven nature. This course equips students with the financial decision-making skills and practical tools needed to launch and grow new ventures. Topics include funding strategies, bootstrapping versus external capital, co-founder compensation, valuation, investor expectations, governance, and cash flow management. Prerequisite: BUS 238 or BUS 240, with a minimum grade of C- and 45 units; OR business administration minor students admitted Fall 2025 - onwards with BUS 240 with a minimum grade of C- and 45 units.