Analyzes the characteristics, unique features, and valuation methods associated with the various financing arrangements for start-up, growing and mature small firms. Topics include borrowing from banks, private debt and equity placements, venture capital financing, initial public offerings (IPO) and seasoned debt and equity offerings. In addition, the course investigates the implications of various financing arrangements for corporate control. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hoursPermission of the department required. Prerequisite(s): COMM 203.3 and COMM 207.3. Note: Students with credit for COMM 468.3 cannot take this course for credit.
Analyzes the characteristics, unique features, and valuation methods associated with the various financing arrangements for start-up, growing and mature small firms. Topics include borrowing from banks, private debt and equity placements, venture capital financing, initial public offerings (IPO) and seasoned debt and equity offerings. In addition, the course investigates the implications of various financing arrangements for corporate control. Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hoursPermission of the department required. Prerequisite(s): COMM 203.3 and COMM 207.3. Note: Students with credit for COMM 468.3 cannot take this course for credit.
