Swedish name: Entrepreneurial Financial Management C
This syllabus is valid: 2020-12-21 and until further notice
Syllabus for courses starting after 2020-12-21
Syllabus for courses starting between 2020-08-17 and 2020-12-20
Syllabus for courses starting between 2019-08-19 and 2020-08-16
Syllabus for courses starting between 2018-08-20 and 2019-08-18
Syllabus for courses starting between 2016-01-18 and 2018-08-19
Syllabus for courses starting between 2014-08-25 and 2016-01-17
Syllabus for courses starting between 2014-08-18 and 2014-08-24
Syllabus for courses starting between 2013-08-26 and 2014-08-17
Syllabus for courses starting between 2012-09-03 and 2013-08-25
Syllabus for courses starting between 2012-08-27 and 2012-09-02
Syllabus for courses starting between 2010-08-30 and 2012-08-26
Course code: 2FE064
Credit points: 7.5
Education level: First cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Business Administration: First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Business Administration
Revised by: Rector of Umeå School of Business and Economics, 2020-10-08
The course is focused on financial management within entrepreneurial firms. An entrepreneurial firm is a young, often high growth business. Entrepreneurial firms differentiate themselves from other forms of organizations through being more innovative, flexible, and adaptable. These firms will be examined at all phases of their life cycles, from initial idea generation to the ultimate harvesting of the venture. The main objective is to provide students with an integrated set of concepts and applications drawn from entrepreneurship, finance, and accounting, that will provide a higher understanding of the financial environment in which these firms exist. The student will also be introduced to current trends and research in the field of entrepreneurial finance.
The course is given and examined in English.
After completing this course, the student should be able to:
60 credits in Business Administration. At Basic level (A-level) and Intermediate level (B-level) or equivalent whereof approved 45 credits.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.
The learning is supported by lectures, discussions, exercises and cases. The core topics of the course will be covered by lectures, seminars and case studies. The students might also meet guest lecturers whose presentations will be examinable. On several occasions, students will be asked to make oral and written presentations of assignments, case studies and term papers. They will be expected to take an active part in classroom discussions, seminars and case studies.
Examination is based upon a written individual hall exam and individual and group assignments. A passing grade is required for each part.
See each separate module and below.
The following grading system is used:
Pass with distinction (Väl godkänd, VG, 75% or more),
Pass (Godkänd, G, 50% or more)
and Fail (Underkänd U, less than 50%).
Grades on the course are awarded when the student has passed all examinations and compulsory course elements. The course is given and examined in English.
To receive the grade Pass with distinction (VG) in the 30 credits course consisting of four modules of the same size, the student must have achieved Pass with distinction (VG) in at least three out of four modules. In shorter courses for example 7,5 credit courses, 15 credit courses or 22,5 credits courses Pass with distinction (VG) is given when the student has achieved at least 75% of the total weighted points.
A student who does not pass at the time of the written examination will be offered an opportunity to sit a further examination within two months. Beyond that, additional examination opportunities normally arise every academic year, one week prior to the start of the autumn term. If required by specific circumstances, the Director of Studies may decide on other forms of examination
In case of failure on seminar participation or individual and group assignments, compensating assignments must be completed in accordance with instructions given, no later than two weeks after the completion of the module. Mandatory assignments (seminars, written assignments, cases, computer assignments etc.) that have not been handed in within stipulated time must be done the next time the course is offered. If the form of examination does not permit repetition other forms of re-examination may be used.
Exceptions from examination form as stated in the syllabus can be made for a student who has a decision on pedagogical support for disabilities. Individual adaptations of the examination form should be considered based on the student's needs. The examination form shall be adapted within the framework of the expected learning outcomes stated in the course syllabus. At the request of the student, the course responsible teacher, in consultation with the examiner, must promptly decide on the adapted examination form. The decision must then be notified to the student.
When a student has failed an examination on two occasions, he or she has a right to have another grading teacher. A written request for an alternative examiner should be handed to the director of studies no later than two weeks before the next examination opportunity.
A student who has passed an examination can not redo the examination to get a higher grade.
If a student fails to present a photo ID at the occasion of a written exam in an exam room will not be allowed to take the exam.
Disciplinary action may be taken against students who uses unauthorized help aids or in some other way tries to mislead on a test or when another type of task is being evaluated. Rules and regulations concerning the production of academic texts and correct referencing will be applicable to all written assignments. (see instructions in the thesis manual, Thesis Writing in Business Administration). Urkund records may be used for control. In addition, Umeå University rules and regulations for education and research applies.
Educational activities are designed to facilitate students towards achieving expected learning outcomes and can explain, supplement and provide contrast to the course literature and other relevant course materials.
Academic credit transfers are according to the University credit transfer regulations.
Entrepreneurial finance
Leach J. Chris, Melicher Ronald W.
Seventh edition. : Boston, MA : Cengage : [2021] : xvii, 696 pages :
ISBN: 9780357442043
Mandatory
Search the University Library catalogue
Additional individual literature focusing on specific topics will be needed to be able to complete assignments.
Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics USBE. Thesis writing in Business Administration. Thesis manual. (latest edition)
USBE Företagsekonomi :
https://www.umu.se/en/student/usbe/thesis-and-degree-project-work/
Berk Jonathan
Corporate Finance plus Pearson MyLab Finance with Pearson eText, Global Edition
Pearson : 2019 :
ISBN: 9781292304281
Search the University Library catalogue
Additional individual literature focusing on specific topics will be needed to be able to complete assignments.
Leach J. Chris
Entrepreneurial finance
6th edition. : Boston, MA : Cengage Learning : 2016 : pages cm :
ISBN: 9781305968356
Mandatory
Search the University Library catalogue
Reading instructions: or ISNB: 9781337635653 (e-bok)
Additional individual literature focusing on specific topics will be needed to be able to complete assignments.
Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics USBE. Thesis writing in Business Administration. Thesis manual. (latest edition)
USBE Företagsekonomi :
https://www.umu.se/en/student/usbe/thesis-and-degree-project-work/
Berk Jonathan
Corporate Finance plus Pearson MyLab Finance with Pearson eText, Global Edition
Pearson : 2019 :
ISBN: 9781292304281
Search the University Library catalogue
Additional individual literature focusing on specific topics will be needed to be able to complete assignments.