Postgraduate Certificate in The Mechanics of Venture Capital
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Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
16 weeks
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 1,999 *
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Introduction
What you'll learn
- The principles of venture capital, how they have developed among a diverse range of participants, with both for-profit and not-for-profit primary objectives
- The importance of the finance lifecycle in influencing the nature and substance of venture capital activity
- The analytical frameworks used by leading venture capitalists to assess new venture opportunities
- The principles of how to manage a venture capital investment to create value for a potentially successful exit
- The structuring (and restructuring) of venture capital investments, and the range of financial instruments that can be used to fund them
- The importance of thorough risk analysis, comprehensive due diligence, and implementation skills in achieving a potentially successful exit
How you'll learn
- A new module is released every two weeks
- Read the units online, save them to your computer or print them out
- Study at your own pace
- Efficient and cost-effective - no need to travel or take time off work
- Apply new skills and expertise to your work straight away
Why Choose The Postgraduate Certificate?
This programme is quality assured by Middlesex University. Benefits of a Middlesex qualification include:
- Networking opportunities during and after the course
- Access to exceptional teaching staff
- Applied learning experiences
- Combines academic rigour with individual support
International reach
Middlesex University is committed to meeting the needs and ambitions of a culturally and internationally diverse range of students by providing challenging academic programmes. It has a major international business school based in London with overseas campuses in Dubai and Mauritius and a global portfolio of partnerships delivering high quality accredited programmes in business and management.
Staff and students come from a wide spectrum of cultures and backgrounds with a common interest in executive education that is world-class, modern and applicable. Middlesex University Business School is proud of its dedicated teachers and its rich range of learning resources including distance learning and virtual learning environments.
Curriculum
Core modules
- Unit 1 – Fundamentals of venture capital
- Unit 2 – Venture capital investment process and evaluation of new venture opportunities
- Unit 3 – General principles and the valuation of venture capital companies
- Unit 4 – Practical considerations in the valuation and deal structuring of venture capital investments
- Unit 5 – Deriving value from venture capital investments
- Unit 6 – Structuring and restructuring venture capital investments
- Unit 7 – Approval process, execution and legal documentation
- Unit 8 – Managing and realising venture capital investments