UGİ385

School of Economics and Administrative Sciences \ International Entrepreneurship

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Elective

Turkish

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This course provides individuals and entrepreneurs in the process of starting a new business with a fundamental and theoretical knowledge base about the financial resources needed in the initial stage. In the later stages, that is, after incorporation, it aims to equip them with financial management skills and the ability to use resources effectively.
In short, this course helps entrepreneurs understand how to overcome the financial challenges they face when making financial decisions. Entrepreneurs gain knowledge in areas such as financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, financial analysis, and investment decisions to grow their businesses in a sustainable manner.

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Finance 2019
Marco Da Rin and Thomas Hellmann. Oxford University Press.
Girişimciler İçin Alternatif Finansman Yöntemleri 2023
Metin Kamil Ercan ve Mutlu Başaran Öztürk . Gazi Kitapevi
SPK Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Ortaklıkları ve Fonları Bilgilendirme Kitapçığı
SPK Kitle Fonlaması Bilgilendirme Kitapçığı

This course aims to help entrepreneurs understand the financial resources they need during the business establishment process and the financial management processes.
Students will gain knowledge and skills in financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, financial analysis, and investment decisions, acquiring the ability to develop the necessary financial strategies to grow their businesses sustainably.
Additionally, methods to help entrepreneurs overcome the fundamental challenges they face in financial decision-making processes will be covered.

1. Can understand fundamental and theoretical knowledge about the financial resources needed in the initial stage of the business establishment process.
2. Can analyze the financial management processes of entrepreneurs within the framework of financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow management.
3. Gains knowledge of effectively utilizing financial resources and making investment decisions to ensure the sustainable growth of businesses in the post-incorporation stage.
4. Can assess the fundamental risks encountered in financial decision-making processes and develop strategies to manage these risks.

Week 1: Fundamental Concepts of Entrepreneurship and Finance
Week 2: Detailed Overview of the Pre-Incorporation Preparation Phase: Business Idea Evaluation and Development, Market Research (TAM, SAM, and SOM)
Week 3: Detailed Overview of the Pre-Incorporation Preparation Phase: Business Plan Preparation (Business Model and Financial Planning)
Week 4: Business Formation and Financial Structure: Types of Companies (Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Sole Proprietorship) and Determination of Capital Structure
Week 5: Financing Models for Entrepreneurs: Bank Loans, Small Business Loans, and Government-Supported Credit and Grants (e.g., KOSGEB)
Week 6: Financing Models for Entrepreneurs: Private Equity, Angel Investors, and Family Offices
Week 7: Financing Models for Entrepreneurs: Venture Capital, Venture Capital Investment Funds, and Crowdfunding
Week 8: Financing Models for Entrepreneurs: Venture Capital, Venture Capital Investment Funds, and Crowdfunding
Week 9: Investment Evaluation and Decision-Making within the Framework of Business Growth Strategy: NPV, IRR, and Other Methods
Week 10: Profitability and Efficiency Measurements: Financial Analysis Using Financial Statements
Week 11: Case Study
Week 12: General Evaluations

Midterm 35%
Homework 15%
Final 50%