Course Catalog - 2019-2020

     

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 Professional Extended
MBA for Professionals
MBA for Professional Weekend
MBA - Executive Program
MBA
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Graduate Quadmester
Prerequisite(s): 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.Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: BUSI 465. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MGMT 740 if student has credit for BUSI 465.