SE 345 - Financing Social Entrepreneurship

This course lays the foundation for fundamental financial concepts and management practices from start-up to active management. We will examine various opportunities for starting up and funding for-profit and non-profit social enterprises, including venture capital, venture philanthropy, and grants, and examine financial management dynamics. Students will learn about assessing and structuring investments in social enterprises; understand motivation for participating in such activities; analyze financial statements; build integrated financial projections as a part of a business plan; establish methods for measuring social impact. Prereq(s): SE 100; MCMP competency.