Gestion Financière
Financial management
Description:
This module aims to equip engineering students with the fundamentals of financial management
applied to innovative projects and entrepreneurship. Specifically designed for
technical profiles involved in the creation or development of startups,
it combines a rigorous accounting approach
(reading and interpreting the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, cost analysis)
with a detailed understanding of innovation-specific financing mechanisms
(fundraising, venture capital, grants, cash flow forecasting, company valuation).
The course is structured around a continuous case study:
a fictional tech startup that students follow through its development,
progressively applying financial analysis and management tools.
The module pays particular attention to the specifics of tech companies
(intangible assets, SaaS KPIs such as CAC or CLV, adapted valuation methods)
and also introduces key strategies for managing financial risks.
The pedagogy is interactive, with group work, Excel simulations, and oral presentations,
preparing students to make informed financial decisions in complex, dynamic, and uncertain environments.
Learning outcomes: By the end of this course, students will be able to interpret financial statements and develop strategies to finance ambitious projects.
Evaluation methods: Multiple-choice exam + case study presentation
Evaluated skills:
- Business Intelligence
Course supervisor:
- Hervé Frezza-Buet
- Damien Rontani
Geode ID: SPM-HEP-007
