Capital school training courses in Durham, NC (public, in-house or online)

This course provides a focus on the financial issues and needs confronting entrepreneurs attempting to grow their businesses by attracting startup and growth capital. Topics include sources of funding including: angel investors, venture capital, IPO’s, private placement, banks, suppliers, buyers, partners, and the government. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to effectively finance a business venture.

The courses required for a successful career in venture capital and real estate are similar to those required in investment banking, except we also recommend getting hands on involvement with entrepreneurs, as provided in the Entrepreneurship course or the Mentored Study program. This sector has shown enormous growth in the last ten years with a significant number of students opting for this career.

Strongly recommended electives:

FINANCE 356 - Entrepreneurial Finance
FINANCE 4...

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Examines the strategic and financial issues facing start-ups and venture capital investments. This course examines the entrepreneurial process, focusing on financing - how new ventures are funded, applying the perspective of both the venture seeking financing and investors considering how to identify and manage good opportunities. Topics covered include the history and current direction of the venture capital industry; alternative financing sources, notably venture capital and angel investors; b...

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Analyzes capital budgeting and long-term financing decisions in depth. Topics include interaction of investment and financing decisions, project cash flow analysis, risk analysis, alternative valuation methods, capital structure theory and the selection of various financing methods

The certificate in Global Capital Markets’ is a specialized program for professionals who want to acquire in-depth understanding of the financial markets. The course integrates the conceptual knowledge with procedural information about how markets function along with analysis skills.