MASTER of SCIENCE in LUXURY GOODS AND SERVICES

Course Description

LXRY 654: Capitalizing the Luxury Venture

Note: All courses carry three (3) credits unless otherwise stated.

This course examines ways of financing the start-up of a new luxury venture. The course discusses bootstrapping, and the characteristics and merits of financing with equity and debt, venture capital, and angel funds.

Students will learn how to prepare a financial plan, including projecting sales and capital expenditures, as well as designing pro-forma income statements, balance sheets, and sources and applications of funds statements.