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MakeMyCareer

ENT20008 · Swinburne University of Technology

New Venture Funding

Credit points
12.5
Level
2
Workload
≈ 13 h / week
Faculty
Business

What it covers

Even the most ingenious ideas need finance to bring them to life. This unit will demystify how to secure backing for new business ventures. Students will identify their specific financial needs and find relevant funding sources. They will become familiar with the world of angel investors, investment managers, and venture capitalists, and learn how to gain their support. Leading investors and entrepreneurs will share their experiences in industry and provide feedback. Students will build the confidence and tools they need to turn their vision into a commercial reality.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
QuizzesIndividual30%
ReportIndividual40%
Report and PresentationGroup60%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Semester 2HawthornOn campus
Semester 1HawthornOn campus