Overview
A learning program that combines both experiential and practical knowledge, the Advanced Certificate in Venture Capital (VC) at Singapore Management University provides an excellent foundation for financial professionals who aim to get a comprehensive appreciation of the VC industry and for entrepreneurs or business professionals to equip themselves with the core skills to better prepare their companies for investments by VCs.
Learning objectives
- Broaden and deepen your understanding of key concepts commonly used in venture capital firms such as due diligence, venture creation, term sheet and portfolio management.
- Application-oriented pedagogies incorporating practical learning experiences through in-class activities and discussion using a diverse range of case studies across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.
- Developing the proficiency in identification and construction of an investment framework to evaluate the investment feasibility and calculate the potential returns of a project.
- Acquire skills and knowledge to evaluate and determine a valuation for a start-up.
- Enable mid-career individuals, including those in employment, to make career switches to join family offices and venture capital firms.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Market Overview and Global Perspectives
- Investment Strategies, Framework and Techniques
- Common Valuation Techniques and Methodologies
- Due Diligence Techniques and Methodologies
- Portfolio Management Plan and Framework
- Exit Strategies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- each module has its own intakes
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Finance Banking View 37 other Short Courses in Finance in SingaporeAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
Who should attend:
- Entrepreneurs and business professionals interested to understand how Venture Capitalists (VCs) operate to better prepare or differentiate their companies for investments by VCs.
- Finance professionals interested to equip themselves with a comprehensive appreciation of the Venture Capital industry and its practices.
Participants should have at least 2 years of working experience with interest in Venture Capital management/ practices; Tertiary qualifications.
Tuition Fee
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International
13080 SGD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13080 SGD per module during 12 days. -
National
3924 SGD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3924 SGD per module during 12 days.
- Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old: $1,524
Living costs for Singapore
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.