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MMBA8047 – Entrepreneurial Finance

2023 – Term 4, In person-scheduled-intensive, City

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Marc Bohmann
marc.bohmann@mq.edu.au
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Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
MGSM840 or MMBA8040 or AFCP801 or AFCP8001
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
Entrepreneurial Finance examines the theory and practice associated with the financing of new ventures. This unit explores sources of funding, risk, venture capital financing terms and models, value creation, and exits. This study of entrepreneurial finance will enhance your ability to finance and launch new ventures, from both the viewpoints of the entrepreneur and external investors.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Analyse the financial aspects of new venture business strategy and planning to choose the best source of financing.
  • ULO2: Explore the role of diverse mindsets of different cultures and markets in how investors may view opportunities.
  • ULO3: Assess and integrate ethical, social and environmental considerations for responsible new venture financing.
  • ULO4: Analyse stakeholder relationships to generate new venture finance strategies that create and deliver sustainable value across complex networks.

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Submission Penalty (written assessments) 

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.  

For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Group Case Term Sheet & Report 15% No Refer to iLearn
Group Case Presentation 15% No Refer to iLearn
Individual Assignment 30% No Refer to iLearn
Final Examination 40% No Exam Week

Group Case Term Sheet & Report

Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Refer to iLearn
Weighting: 15%

 

Based on the presentation of the group case studies from the earlier assessment, the group has to submit an agreed Term Sheet and a Report.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse the financial aspects of new venture business strategy and planning to choose the best source of financing.
  • Explore the role of diverse mindsets of different cultures and markets in how investors may view opportunities.
  • Assess and integrate ethical, social and environmental considerations for responsible new venture financing.
  • Analyse stakeholder relationships to generate new venture finance strategies that create and deliver sustainable value across complex networks.

Group Case Presentation

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Refer to iLearn
Weighting: 15%

 

Students will work on the case in a group and present individually in class.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse the financial aspects of new venture business strategy and planning to choose the best source of financing.
  • Explore the role of diverse mindsets of different cultures and markets in how investors may view opportunities.
  • Assess and integrate ethical, social and environmental considerations for responsible new venture financing.
  • Analyse stakeholder relationships to generate new venture finance strategies that create and deliver sustainable value across complex networks.

Individual Assignment

Assessment Type 1: Problem set
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Refer to iLearn
Weighting: 30%

 

Students will be required to submit answers for an individual short answer and calculation question set.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse the financial aspects of new venture business strategy and planning to choose the best source of financing.
  • Explore the role of diverse mindsets of different cultures and markets in how investors may view opportunities.
  • Assess and integrate ethical, social and environmental considerations for responsible new venture financing.
  • Analyse stakeholder relationships to generate new venture finance strategies that create and deliver sustainable value across complex networks.

Final Examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Exam Week
Weighting: 40%

 

A two hour final exam to be held in the University Exam Period.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse the financial aspects of new venture business strategy and planning to choose the best source of financing.
  • Explore the role of diverse mindsets of different cultures and markets in how investors may view opportunities.
  • Assess and integrate ethical, social and environmental considerations for responsible new venture financing.
  • Analyse stakeholder relationships to generate new venture finance strategies that create and deliver sustainable value across complex networks.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

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Unit Schedule

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Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

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Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

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Unit information based on version 2023.01 of the Handbook