Although the course emphasizes early-stage venture capital investing, all stages of investing, including leveraged buyouts, are discussed. This course focuses on the challenges and opportunities of managing growth in entrepreneurial settings and emphasizes practical management techniques. Students learn the key aspects of growth management, including planning, organization structure, operations, financial management and accounting, information systems and human resources. In particular, the course addresses the exceptional challenges that are faced by companies that experience rapid expansion in a short time period. This course is designed to help students launch their businesses.
Enrollment is limited.
To be accepted into the course, students must have completed business plans and be committed to launching their companies. The course is taught as a workshop, with outside experts tapped to help in the launch process.