Course Catalog - 2018-2019

     

MGMT 740 - STUDENT VENTURE FUND

Long Title: STUDENT VENTURE FUND: EVALUATING STARTUP INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Department: Management
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA for Professionals
MBA for Professional Extended
MBA
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 626 OR MGMP 626
Description: Students will identify, screen, and evaluate start-ups for investment by the Rice venture capital fund. Through this highly experiential course, students will learn tools for rigorously evaluating startup ventures for investment, valuing early stage companies, and structuring investments. Students will present their investment recommendations to an advisory committee. Instructor Permission Required.