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Course Code: MBA637
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Credits: 3
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Hours Distribution: 3 Lec
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Course Type: Major Electives (Major E)
Course Description
Venture Capital (VC) which is a subset of the formal Private Equity Markets is one of the least understood financial markets. Due to its private nature, very little information beyond industry generalities or completed transactions is available. Despite its mysterious nature, Venture Capital remains one of the primary capital sources for both startup and early stage firms. This course provides a comprehensive look into the inner workings of Venture Capital along with the various skill sets required of first year analysts. The class will include case studies and class discussions of the fundamentals and practice of due diligence and screening of early-stage investment opportunities.