Entrepreneurial Finance and Innovation

M.Sc.|MBA|Micro Degree EPRS_entrepreneurialfinance

This course explores the critical financial concepts and strategies essential for launching, funding, and scaling innovative ventures. Students will learn how to assess the financial needs of startups, understand different sources of capital, and evaluate investment opportunities. Emphasizing the intersection of finance and innovation, the course prepares future entrepreneurs and business leaders to make informed financial decisions that drive sustainable growth and foster entrepreneurial success.

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Entrepreneurial Finance and Innovation

About This Course

This module delves into the intersection of entrepreneurship, finance, and innovation, exploring how funding mechanisms and financial strategies are integral to the growth and success of innovative start-ups. Students will learn about the unique challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurial ventures in securing funding, and how these financial decisions influence their innovation trajectories.

Students will develop a robust understanding of the entrepreneurial finance landscape, enabling them to effectively navigate funding options, assess investor motivations, and implement strategic financial decisions to foster innovation and growth in start-ups.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the unique characteristics of entrepreneurial ventures compared to traditional businesses.
Evaluate the various funding sources available to start-ups, including their advantages and limitations.
Develop skills for assessing and negotiating contracts with investors, including cash flow rights, control rights, and corporate governance.

Study Programs

This course is mandatory for the following study programs.

MBA Digital Technologies
MBA Digital Transformation
M.Sc. Digital Leadership

This course is offered as an elective for the following study programs.

M.Sc. Advanced Digital Reality
M.Sc. Applied AI
M.Sc. Cybersecurity

Micro Degree

This course is offered as a micro degree.
German UDS Micro Degrees are compatible with the European MOOC Consortiums Common Micro Credentials Framework.
Micro Degrees will be rewarded with an equivalent of 5 ECTS.
Micro Degrees are offered to non-regular students and require a fee of €900.

Requirements

None

General Information

Teaching Format: Experience
Total Workload Master: 125h (40h/85h) / 5 ECTS
Total Workload MBA: 100h (30h/70h) / 4 ECTS
Total Workload Micro Degree: 125h (40h/85h) / Equivalent to 5 ECTS
Module coordinator: Prof. Dr. Marco Bade
Examinations: Quizzes, presentation(s), essay(s)/paper(s), project report(s), written exam (tbd) - Details will be announced with course start.
Offered: Odd quarters

Course Staff

Prof. Dr. Marco Bade

Prof. Dr. Marco Bade is Professor for Digital Entrepreneurship & Finance at German University of Digital Science. Previously, he held positions as Associate Professor at ICN Business School, Faculty Member of the CEREFIGE research laboratory at Université de Lorraine, Postdoctoral Researcher at Technische Universität Berlin, Interim Professor and Chair of Finance and Banking at Universität Potsdam, and Research Associate at Berlin School of Economics. His research focuses on the economics of business venturing, particularly entrepreneurial finance.

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