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ENT216Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Project Appraisal & Evaluation

This course on Project Appraisal and Evaluation is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to assess and evaluate projects effectively. It covers a wide range of topics, including project cycles, project definition, technical analysis, market analysis, and financial analysis. The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of project evaluation methodologies, enabling them to make informed decisions in entrepreneurial and business settings.

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195h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Project AppraisalProject EvaluationFinancial AnalysisMarket AnalysisTechnical Analysis

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Project Cycle

2

Project Definition

3

Technical Analysis

4

Market Analysis

5

Financial Analysis

6

Economic Appraisal

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Project Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Business Analyst

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Investment Analyst

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Entrepreneur

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Financial Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

ConstructionManufacturingFinanceHealthcareTechnology

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: The Project Cycle

2 study hours
  • •Define project cycles and their importance.
  • •Discuss the project idea stage and identification stage.

Unit 2: Project Definition

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between tangible and intangible projects.
  • •Discuss the characteristics of projects and their objectives.
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: Project Evaluations – An Introductory Format

2 study hours
  • •Explain the technical segment of project appraisal.
  • •Discuss the management segment and its importance.

Unit 4: Introduction to Technical Analysis of Projects

2 study hours
  • •Discuss land and buildings in technical analysis.
  • •Explain the importance of machinery and equipment.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Evaluating Capacity and Production Plans

2 study hours
  • •Evaluate capacity and production plans.
  • •Differentiate between installed, attainable, and actual capacity.
Week
4

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Manpower Planning and Evaluation

2 study hours
  • •Explain manpower planning and evaluation.
  • •Discuss the importance of a manpower plan.
Week
5

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Demand and Market Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Explain the nature of demand analysis.
  • •Relate demand analysis to the market.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Evaluating Market Supply

2 study hours
  • •Explain market supply and its evaluation.
  • •Discuss the supply equation.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Evaluating Competition and Marketing plans

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of competition.
  • •Describe marketing plans and their components.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Financial Analysis of Project Part One

2 study hours
  • •Describe the concept of financial analysis of projects.
  • •Explain the core items in financial analysis of projects.
Week
9

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Financial Analysis of Projects – Part Two

2 study hours
  • •Derive the meaning of the income statement.
  • •Describe the preparation of the projected income statement.
Week
10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Cash Flow Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Explain cash flow analysis.
  • •Describe the preparation of a cash flow statement.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: Traditional Investment Appraisal Methods

2 study hours
  • •Describe the traditional investment appraisal methods.
  • •Explain how to use them to rank projects.
Week
12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 4: Discounted Cash Flow Methods of Appraisal

2 study hours
  • •Describe the concept of discounted cash flow methods.
  • •Discuss their practical relevance.
Week
13

Module 3:

2h

Unit 5: Economic Appraisal & Evaluation of Projects

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of economic appraisal.
  • •Describe economic appraisal and evaluation.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all units, focusing on key concepts and formulas.

2

Practice preparing project plans and financial statements.

3

Understand the differences between financial and economic analysis.

4

Work through examples of discounted cash flow methods.

5

Create concept maps linking project appraisal stages.

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