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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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MGMT 740 001 (CRN: 21708)
STUDENT VENTURE FUND
Long Title: STUDENT VENTURE FUND: EVALUATING STARTUP INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Department: Management
Instructor: Beatty, Deric
Meeting: 6:15PM - 9:30PM M (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Program(s):
MBA Hybrid
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
Prerequisites: MGMT 626
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 1:38AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
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. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MGMT 740 if student has credit for BUSI 465/ENTR 465.