The world has been experiencing a gulf of new ventures in all fields using creative technology. Think of companies like Tesla, Google, Alibaba, Spotify, Dropbox, Uber. Drones have started delivering e‐commerce packages; smartphone companies are doing banking business; fintech firms are thriving.
In such a changing world, good knowledge of financial management can make a difference. Innovators, IT specialists and engineers need multi‐level expertise to realize their ambitions by meeting the wishes of many different stakeholders like owners, creditors, customers, suppliers. Their business ideas need a carefully chosen financial plan. A firm’s attempt to raise capital is frequently thrown into doubt because investors find it too risky. Lack of financial management knowledge cannot be a hinder to smartly manage investments & financing decisions, earn profit and realize business goals.
Context
- Entrepreneurs use their creative ideas to establish new ventures and achieve sustainable growth.
- A firm’s attempt to raise capital is frequently thrown into doubt because investors find it too risky.
- Start-ups based in Silicon Valley receive more venture capital than any other region, more than the whole of Europe.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyzing financial information
- Understanding business valuation
- Making investment decisions
- Managing financial risks
- Dealing with financing techniques
- Creating value with mergers & acquisitions
Festival schedule
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This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
We'll watch a cool movie together!
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
This hour is 100% free time: relax or use our sport facilities :-)
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 20-08 |
Have a breakfast first.
| Time: | 09:30 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Sat. 17-08 |
This is your day off. There is no CuriosU programme today but you can arrange your own city trip to Amsterdam (The Netherlands), Rotterdam (The Netherlands) Münster (Germany) or Osnabrück (Germany). Have fun!
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
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| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
During this evening activity you can join our Lean Simulation game!
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You will have the opportunity to learn more about yourself by doing some career and personality tests ! Enjoy our VR Parachuting activity too!
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our inspirational speaker over breakfast.
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
This night we'll close off CuriousU 2019 with everyone and you'll receive your certificate.
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 11-08 |
Eat pizza and meet up with your fellow students!
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
We will kick-off breakfast and CuriousU with the first inspirational speech!
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our keynote speaker over breakfast.
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting.
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
Have fun and enjoy our evening programme while playing escape rooms.
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You can try the blind tasting activity and of course make some new friends!
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
Enjoy the night in the city listening to some musical entertainment at Grolsch Summer Sounds.
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting.This is one of the most popular lunch activities where together with your fellow participants you can enjoy some outdoor games in the main festival area! Join us!
| Time: | 09:00 - 10:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 20-08 |
The last day: please check out (i.e. returning the keys) and saying goodbye to all your new friends. By returning your key you will get back your deposit for the log cabin or student dorm (online refund).
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
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| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
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| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Sat. 17-08 |
We will host a cool pubquiz.
| Time: | 10:00 - 18:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 11-08 |
The registration point will be in the biggest tent. Please register as soon as you arrive. If you arrive earlier or later please contact us via curious@utwente.nl
| Time: | 15:00 - 21:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 11-08 |
Want to do some sports and see some cool locations on campus? During this activity you'll do both! Jogging around campus will start 15:00 and 17:00. During the sightseeing activity you'll walk around campus with a tourguide. Tours start at 16:00 and 21:00.
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our uplifting keynote speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day.
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
Tonight we will have a great band night in our main tent! Next to that, a dj to play music and karaoke activity are planned for you!
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Sat. 17-08 |
Breakfast served!
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You can do one of the following lab tours: Behavioral Management and Sciences Lab, Wearable Robotics Lab, combined tour in AeroAcoustic WindTunnel & Rapid Prototyping Lab, NanoLab or the Experimental Centre for Technical Medicine.
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Fri. 16-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
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| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Sun. 18-08 |
Every night we serve you a fantastic dinner.
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. You will have the chance to get to know the programmes of our university and speak with representatives from our admissions office in case you are interested in continuing your studies here! During this lunch activity, you can also get to know UT student teams.
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Mon. 12-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
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| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course and have some discussion and exercises on the topic.
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our uplifting keynote speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day.
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day.
More information
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Tu. 13-08 |
We serve you a fantastic dinner!
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our inspirational speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day.
| Time: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
We will serve an amazing BBQ dinner tonight!
| Time: | 14:00 - 17:00 |
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| Day: | Th. 15-08 |
After lunch you’ll dive back into your course.
| Time: | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
Learn while having fun! You’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the course you choose.
Check our courses.
More information
| Time: | 20:00 - 23:00 |
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| Day: | Wed. 14-08 |
Enjoy a unique volleyball tournament together with your fellow CuriousU participants! Are you gonna be the winning team? Let's find out!
| Time: | 08:15 - 09:30 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to our keynote speaker over breakfast.
| Time: | 12:30 - 14:00 |
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| Day: | Mon. 19-08 |
After the first course sessions of the day you’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. Here is the chance to lock all the memories you made the last days into pictures! During that lunch break you also have the chance to break some pinatas!
Course leader
His main academic interests are on:
- Corporate finance
- Entrepreneurial finance
- Corporate governance
- Investments
- Capital markets
- Capital social responsibility
- Microfinance
Prof. Kabir has taught undergraduate and graduate courses on corporate finance/financial management at universities in Antwerp, Beijing, Liege, Maastricht, New York, Stirling and Tilburg. His research is primarily multi-disciplinary, empirical and policy-oriented, and spans a wide variety of issues. More information on prof. Kabir's research interests can be found here.
Course details
- Target group: For university students with economics and business background who are interested in gaining knowledge on financial management techniques.
- Methods: lectures, discussions, workshops.
- Credits: 2 ECTS credits for successfully completing the summer school.
- Background reading (optional if you want to prepare yourself): Hillier, Clacher, Ross, Westerfield, & Jordan. Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 3rd European Edition, 2017, McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9780077178239.
Want to know more?
If you need to know more, we have information available about the fee & programme, an admission check, registration & payment, visa, accomodation and the terms & conditions.