Civil Engineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

FNS406

Course Name:

Entrepreneurship Finance

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TURGAY MÜNYAS

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi TURGAY MÜNYAS

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to introduce the topics of business evaluation; capital structure; sources of funding; investment valuation; analysis, prioritization and selection of investment projects; real options; working capital management; cash flow management; venture capital funds; term sheets; due diligence; initial public offerings; mergers and acquisitions; growth management.
Course Content:	Business evaluation; capital structure; sources of funding; investment valuation; analysis, prioritization and selection of investment projects; real options; working capital management; cash flow management; venture capital funds; term sheets; due diligence; initial public offerings; mergers and acquisitions; growth management.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Introduce the key concepts and issues in entrepreneurial finance.
2) • Identify the opportunities and threats arising in venture capitals.
3) • Analyze the types and specifics of financing sources.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Describe the course. • Welcome and course introduction • Define the entrepreneurial process and the entrepreneur. • Explain the sources of the entrepreneurial opportunities. • Define the principles of entrepreneurial opportunities.• • Explain syllabus • Who is an entrepreneur? • Entrepreneurial traits and characteristics • Six principles of entrepreneurial finance.	none
2)	• Recognize the role of entrepreneurial finance. • Identify the successful venture life cycle. • Explain financing through the venture life cycle • Discuss life cycle approach for teaching entrepreneurial finance • Venture Life Cycles: Development stage • Venture Life Cycles: Startup stage • Venture Life Cycles: Survival stage • Venture Life Cycles: Rapid-Growth stage • Venture Life Cycles: Early maturity stage • Seed financing • First-round financing • Second-round financing • Mezzanine financing • Liquidity stage financing • Seasoned financing	Review the syllabus. Read, in Leach and Melicher, chapter 1, p.3-41
3)	• Recognize the development of business idea • Identify the sound business model • Analyze the best practices of successful entrepreneurial ventures • Explain time-to-market and other timing implications • Process for identifying business opportunities. • Sound business model components 1: The business model must generate revenues • Sound business model components 2: The business model must make profits. • Sound business model components 3: The business model must produce free cash flows • Best marketing practices. • Best financing practices • Best production or operating practices.	Read, in Leach and Melicher, chapter 2, p.41-89 Review the lecture notes.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Entrepreneurial Finance J. Chris Leach and Ronald W. Melicher, 5th ed., Cengage Learning, 2015 ISBN-13: 978-1-285-42575-7
References:	Principles of Corporate Finance Richard A. Brealey, Stewart C. Myers and Franklin Alen, 10th ed., McGraw-Hill Irwin, 2011 ISBN 978-0-07-353073-5 Girişimcilik Finansmanı Gülüzar Kurt Gümüş ve Ceyda Yerdelen Kaygın, Gazi Kitabevi, Ankara, 2021, ISBN 9786258494976

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4)	Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6)	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8)	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9)	Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10)	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework
Project preparation

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Oral Examination
Homework
Application
Observation
Individual Project
Group project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	48
Study Hours Out of Class	16	64
Project	1	12
Homework Assignments	4	8
Quizzes	2	1
Midterms	1	15
Final	1	22
Total Workload		170