Financing for creative industries

Interndisciplinary Elecitve Course

Cultural industries often receive considerable supports from their governments. However, what makes a creative enterprise grow is its ability to get strong financial supports in the market. As the cultural industries are characterised by a high level of volatility and a strong dependence on human capital, their fundraising solutions are unique and innovative. This course discusses and examines different financing solutions to high-growth creative industries and how they are different from the traditional solutions for manufacturing-based industries. With in-depth discussions of theories and case studies, students will gain comprehensive understanding of business plan evaluation, the economics of different financial solutions for creative industries and the key to a successful financing. Students will be also encouraged to critically examine the interplay of cultural, economic and governmental influences upon financing effectiveness. Special attention will be paid to China whose the industries are booming. This course is designed for non-business major students who are assumed to have limited background knowledge of the fundamental concepts and practices of financing. Interaction is encouraged in classes, and fundamental theories are followed by practical suggestions and opportunities to apply them to the case studies discussed in class.

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