Learning to think like an entrepreneur and developing entrepreneurial skills is beneficial to all learners, regardless of whether you want to start a business as an entrepreneur or not. In this course, you will learn to begin to think like an entrepreneur and how to take action like an entrepreneur, building both your problem identification and your problem-solving skills, among others. This course will provide you with the basic foundations of the entrepreneurship process from a macro and micro perspective, centering on creativity, logical reasoning, and problem-solving.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to entrepreneurial finance and guides students through the key financial decisions faced by startups and investors. It covers the full financing lifecycle from early-stage funding sources like angels and crowdfunding to venture capital, alternative financing, valuation, deal structuring, governance, and exits. Real-world case studies and practitioner panels bring theory to life. Students will learn to assess funding options, negotiate term sheets, evaluate investor fit, and design financing strategies that support entrepreneurial growth, control, and long-term value creation.