Venture Capital Pathway

Overview

The Venture Capital (VC) pathway equips students with the tools, knowledge, and experience to excel in the VC industry and adapt to emerging trends. The gateway course, Foundations of Venture Capital, covers early-stage startup investing, including identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, developing valuation frameworks, and managing portfolios. VC electives delve into formulating investment theses and the decision making of VC fund managers, while other electives enhance industry-specific knowledge. This pathway prepares students for successful careers in venture capital by providing a comprehensive understanding of the field.

Course Catalog

Explore Venture Capital courses in the Course Catalog

Pathway Breakdown

Courses

  • Foundations of Valuation (B6301/B5301, 1.5 credits)
  • Capital Markets & Investments (B8306/B7306, 3 credits) 
    • (Note: Once completed, specialize in the Venture Capital co-requisites or VC Foundational + Elective courses)

Courses

  • Digital Investing (B8429, 3 credits)
  • Impact Investing (B8355/B7360, 1.5 credits)
  • Investing in Medical Technologies (B8746, 1.5 credits)
  • Investing in Social Ventures (B8767, 1.5 credits)

Courses

  • Healthcare Venture Capital and Private Equity: HCIT & Services (B8128, 1.5 credits)
  • Investing in Digital Health Startups (B8132, 1.5 credits)

Once Capital Markets & Investments is taken, Choose 1 below:

Courses

  • Building a VC Investment Thesis (B8465, 1.5 credits)
  • Venture Capital Seminar (B8385, 1.5 credits)