FINA403-17A (TGA)

Entrepreneurial Finance

20 Points

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Waikato Management School
Te Raupapa
Department of Finance

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Convenor(s)

Geeta Duppati

Geeta Duppati
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geetad@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper investigates the key issues relating to small business finance, especially in New Zealand. Empirical evidence, theoretical models and government policy are considered.
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Paper Structure

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Lectures

Reading

Working in Groups

Presentations and Discussions

Report Writing (Group and Individual
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Students will be able to define and discuss types of business ownerships and business start-ups
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  • Students will be able to explain the various sources of finance available to Small Business Enterprises (SBEs)
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  • Students will be able to compare and contrast the sustainable growth among New Zealand Small Business Enterprises (SBEs)
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  • Students will be able to generate a small business proposal from finance perspective
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  • Students will be able to justify their contribution to the business idea by writing an individual report
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:1. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:1 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 50% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Quiz 1
22 Mar 2017
4:00 PM
12.5
2. SBEs Group Proposal and Report
24 May 2017
12:00 PM
5
3. Group Proposal
5 May 2017
10:00 AM
10
4. Individual Report
29 May 2017
5:00 PM
10
5. Quiz 2
5 Apr 2017
4:00 PM
12.5
6. Exam
50
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Test Book: Entrepreneurial Finance,

Edition: Fifth

Authors: J. Chris Leach

Ronald W. Melicher

Publishers: Cengage Learning
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Recommended Readings

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Use variety of Sources and links relevant to the topics

Explore the topics coverd in the class following the library sources (databases and websites)
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Other Resources

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Read the papers uploaded on my web under files and folders
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Online Support

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Workload

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The assessments are designed to suit the 20 point paper
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

FINA201

Corequisite(s)

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