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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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MGMT 820 001 (CRN: 25819)
VETERANS BUSINESS BATTLE E-LAB
Long Title: VETERANS BUSINESS BATTLE VENTURE CAPITAL E-LAB
Department: Management
Instructor: Danto, Allan
Meeting: (19-JAN-2026 - 3-MAY-2026)
Part of Term: MBA A
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: 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
Section Max Enrollment: 0 (permission required) Instructor Permission Required
Section Enrolled: 37
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 7:50AM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This hands on, experiential course teaches students the tools and frameworks used by professional investors to evaluate early-stage and growth ventures for debt and equity financing. Students will uniquely apply these methods to evaluate and make recommendations to companies applying to the Veterans Business Battle.
Students will also learn how to create and give an effective early-stage investment pitch and provide structured feedback to finalists to help them prepare their investment pitches.