University of Staffordshire

Funding for Entrepreneurs Masterclass Certificate of Attendance

University of Staffordshire

Course overview

This 2-hour masterclass will cover: Why funding? Cash vs. other financial indicators Funding types – Grants, Equity, Debt Equity investors – angels, VCs Funding stages Funding amount calculation Debt financing Tactics for equity funding Company valuation used for funding Required legal documentation The journey from initial thought to closing the funding round

Key highlights

  • Covers grants, equity and debt as routes to business funding
  • Explains how angel investors and venture capitalists approach equity investment
  • Teaches how to calculate funding amounts and value a company
  • Outlines the legal documentation required to secure investment
  • Follows the journey from initial idea to closing a funding round

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 Most courses require IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent approved English language qualification. Some courses have higher entry criteria, so check the course-specific entry requirements.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    25% on tuition fees compared to other universities, making your postgraduate degree a smart investment.

  • Care Leavers and Estranged Students

    Applicants who have been in local authority or foster care can recevie a one-off higher education bursary of £2,000 from your local authority, which is paid in instalments.

    Up to £2,000
  • Disabled Students Allowance

    DSA provides extra support for those students who incur extra course costs as a direct result of their disability.

  • Horizon Fund Bursary

    £2,000 1st year undergraduate (Level 4).

    Up to £2,000
  • PGCE Bursary

    The PGCE Bursary comprises six awards of £500 each.

    Up to £500
  • SMART Scholarship

    The SMART scholarship represents a £3,000 discount that will be applied to every year of your tuition fees (this excludes placement years).

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Entrepreneur
  • Start-up founder
  • Small business owner
  • Business development manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: Free

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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