BRL112 Start-up finance

Contents and structure

This course provides an analytical and theory-driven approach to key economic and financial challenges related to entrepreneurship. It explores how economic models, investment analysis, and financial strategy can be applied to the development and management of new ventures. The course assumes a solid understanding of fundamental economic principles and is best suited for students with strong theoretical interests and academic maturity.

Students will engage with advanced topics such as business models, capital structure, financing sources, and valuation, and will learn to analyze how various decisions impact risk, profitability, and sustainability in startup companies. The course emphasizes academic reflection and the ability to apply theory to real-world cases and simulated scenarios.

Learning Outcome

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Discuss central theories within entrepreneurial finance and economic decision-making
• Analyze and evaluate different financing strategies for startup ventures
• Calculate and interpret profitability, risk, and capital requirements for new business initiatives
• Apply economic and financial models to assess strategic choices in growth companies
• Reflect critically on the relationship between economic theory and entrepreneurial practice

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

BRL112 is an advanced undergraduate course that builds on prior studies in business economics and finance. It requires prerequisite knowledge equivalent to introductory courses in economics and accounting, and is especially suitable for students with a strong interest in financial and strategic aspects of entrepreneurship. The course is particularly relevant for students with analytical skills and an interest in theoretical modeling and economic reasoning.

Teaching methods

The course combines lectures with case work, group projects, and individual analysis. Emphasis is placed on active use of academic literature and the development of writing and reasoning skills in an academic context.

Compulsory learning activities

One mandatory assignment.

Assessment

4 hour written schoolexam

Grade scale A-F

Examination support material

None

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