Start-Up Funding in Entrepreneurship
- Management Sciences
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 182 pages
- 9 units
This course on Start-up Funding in Entrepreneurship is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for securing funding for new ventures. It covers essential topics such as business feasibility reports, business plan writing, and financial projections. Students will learn to identify funding sources, prepare viable feasibility reports, and develop effective marketing strategies. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of start-up funding challenges and prospects, enabling students to write bankable business plans and access needed capital.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic understanding of business principles
- Familiarity with financial concepts
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ENT210, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ENT210 · UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO START-UP FUNDING
The days of receiving funding based only on a concept are long gone. You must demonstrate the viability of your proposal via careful planning and execution in order to obtain finance. You must have a minimal viable product or a prototype. In order to be eligible for funding, your company need also have proof of concept.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concept of Start-up in entrepreneurship
- Write a bankable business plan to access needed funds
- Write a viable feasibility report for a business
- Identify and evaluate sources of start-up funding
- Analyze market demand and competitive landscape
- Develop effective marketing strategies for new ventures
What it prepares you for
- Entrepreneur
- Business Analyst
- Project Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- Technology Start-ups
- Retail Businesses
- Manufacturing
- Service Industries
- Spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel)
- Financial modeling software
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Techniques in Business Plan Writing
Unit 1: Material Cost Analysis and Labour Cost Analysis
Accurate material cost analysis requires a deep understanding of production processes and supply chain dynamics, which can be challenging for students without prior experience in manufacturing or operations.
- Module 3: Techniques in Business Plan Writing
Unit 2: Financial Projection
Developing comprehensive financial projections demands proficiency in accounting principles, forecasting methods, and financial modeling techniques, posing difficulties for students lacking a strong financial background.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 44 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Start-up Funding in Entrepreneurship
Unit 1: Introduction to Start-up Funding · 2 hours
Define start-up funding and its importance.. Differentiate between bootstrapping and external funding.. Discuss the role of investors..
Unit 2: Forms of Start-up Funding · 2 hours
Identify and explain equity investment.. Describe debt investment and its implications.. Analyze royalty-based and convertible investments..
- Week 2Module 1: Start-up Funding in Entrepreneurship
Unit 3: Sources of Funding Available to Start-ups. · 2 hours
Explore bootstrapping as a funding source.. Evaluate crowdfunding platforms and strategies.. Assess government programs and debt investors..
Unit 4: The process of start-up funding · 2 hours
Outline the steps in the start-up funding process.. Discuss the importance of a viable product.. Explain how to demonstrate proof of concept..
- Week 3Module 2: Introduction to business plan writing
Unit 1: Overview of Business Plan Writing · 2 hours
Define a business plan and its purpose.. Discuss the importance of a business plan for start-ups.. Outline the key components of a business plan..
Unit 2: Executive Summary · 2 hours
Explain the purpose of an executive summary.. Identify the key components of an effective executive summary.. Practice writing a concise and compelling executive summary..
- Week 4Module 2: Introduction to business plan writing
Unit 3: Business vision, mission, objectives and SWOT Analysis · 3 hours
Define business vision, mission, and objectives.. Explain the importance of SWOT analysis.. Conduct a SWOT analysis for a sample business..
- Week 5Module 3: Techniques in Business Plan Writing
Unit 1: Material Cost Analysis and Labour Cost Analysis · 3 hours
Analyze material costs in a business plan.. Analyze labor costs in a business plan.. Calculate total production costs..
- Week 6Module 3: Techniques in Business Plan Writing
Unit 2: Financial Projection · 3 hours
Create financial projections for a business plan.. Develop income statements, cash flow projections, and balance sheets.. Use financial projections to assess business viability..
- Week 7Module 4: Feasibility Study
Unit 1: Overview of Feasibility Study · 3 hours
Define feasibility study and its purpose.. Discuss the benefits of conducting a feasibility study.. Outline the steps involved in conducting a feasibility study..
- Week 8Module 1: Start-up Funding in Entrepreneurship
Unit 1: Overview · 3 hours
Review the concept and importance of start-up funding.. Discuss the various sources of funding available.. Practice writing a compelling funding proposal..
- Week 9Module 2: Introduction to business plan writing
Unit1: Overview of business plan writing · 3 hours
Review the key components of a business plan.. Practice writing an executive summary.. Conduct a SWOT analysis for a business idea..
- Week 10Module 3: Techniques in Business Plan Writing
Unit 1: Material Cost Analysis and Labour Cost Analysis · 3 hours
Review techniques for material and labor cost analysis.. Practice calculating financial projections.. Discuss the importance of financial planning..
- Week 11Module 4: Feasibility Study
Unit 1: Overview of Feasibility Study · 3 hours
Review the components of a feasibility study.. Practice conducting a feasibility analysis for a business idea.. Discuss the benefits of feasibility studies..
- Week 12Module 2: Introduction to business plan writing
Assignment 1: Business Plan Writing · 4 hours
Complete assignment on writing a business plan.. Prepare for tutor-marked assignments.. Review key concepts from Modules 1 and 2..
- Week 13Module 4: Feasibility Study
Assignment 2: Feasibility Study · 4 hours
Complete assignment on conducting a feasibility study.. Prepare for final examination.. Review key concepts from Modules 3 and 4..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking start-up funding sources to business plan components.
- Practice writing executive summaries for different business scenarios.
- Conduct SWOT analyses for various industries and business models.
- Review financial projection techniques and practice calculating key metrics.
- Focus on understanding the components of a feasibility study and their practical application.
- Use case studies to analyze real-world start-up funding challenges and solutions.
- Practice time management during mock exams to improve speed and accuracy.
- Review all tutor-marked assignments and feedback to identify areas for improvement.
- Create flashcards for key terms and definitions related to start-up funding and business planning.
- Form study groups to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ENT210 about?
This course on Start-up Funding in Entrepreneurship is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for securing funding for new ventures. It covers essential topics such as business feasibility reports, business plan writing, and financial projections. Students will learn to identify funding sources, prepare viable feasibility reports, and develop effective marketing strategies. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of start-up funding challenges and prospects, enabling students to write bankable business plans and access needed capital.
How many units does ENT210 have?
ENT210, Start-Up Funding in Entrepreneurship, has 9 units across 4 modules, over 182 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ENT210?
ENT210 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Management Sciences.
Is ENT210 hard?
ENT210 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does ENT210 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 9 units.
How is ENT210 assessed?
ENT210 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What do I need before starting ENT210?
Basic understanding of business principles Familiarity with financial concepts
What can I do with ENT210?
Entrepreneur, Business Analyst, Project Manager, Business Development Manager and Financial Analyst.