The focus of this course is on the development of financial and business skills to identify, evaluate, start and manage new ventures. A comprehensive understanding of finance is an essential ingredient for business success. Topics covered include; Determining Financing requirements, Designing Financial and Fund-raising Strategies, Conventional Banking System financing, Capital market financing, Micro financing, Contemporary Approach to financing venture, Problems and Options for Small and Medium Enterprises’ financing, Role of Credit Guarantee Schemes in Enterprise financing, Cross-Country Entrepreneurial financing policies and practice etc.