AFF9401

Family business issues IV

(BUS)

Professor Claudio Romano and Dr George Tanewski

6 points + 3 hours per week + Caulfield

Synopsis: Developing and managing growth in the family business. The environment of the business (marketing, planning, financial, and risk assessment). Risk and financial management. Strategic options and the impact of various funding options on financial performance. Venture capital, ownership, succession and the business lifecycle. Venture capital investors, the due diligence process, structuring the deal, involvement of the investor after making the investment, and investors' exit strategies.

Assessment: Individual assignment (3000-4000 words): 35% + Individual presentation (20 minutes): 15% + Major case study (5000 words): 50%