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MBA840Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Project Evaluation

This course on Project Evaluation is designed for MBA students. It covers project evaluation from the project cycle to engineering evaluation, demand/market evaluation, and financial and economic analyses. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to evaluate projects effectively, whether as initiators or evaluators. Students will learn to prepare project plans, assess project feasibility, and make informed investment decisions based on predetermined criteria.

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195h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Project EvaluationFinancial AnalysisEconomic AnalysisInvestment CriteriaProject Planning

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 Evaluation

3

Demand Analysis

4

Supply Analysis

5

Financial Analysis

6

Economic Analysis

7

Investment Appraisal

8

Risk Assessment

9

Marketing Plans

10

Cost Analysis

11

Cash Flow Statements

12

Balance Sheets

13

Manpower Planning

Total Topics13 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

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Project Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Financial Analyst

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Investment Analyst

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Business Development Manager

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Management Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

BankingManufacturingConstructionAgricultureConsulting

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
  • •Understand the stages of a project cycle from conception to execution.
  • •Identify sources of new project ideas and their systematic identification.
  • •Discuss the roles of experts in project evaluation.

Unit 2: Project Evaluations – An Introductory Format

2 study hours
  • •Explain the format for project evaluation.
  • •Discuss the technical and engineering segment checklist.
  • •Understand the demand and market segment checklist.
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: Factors Affecting Location of Projects

2 study hours
  • •Explain the factors affecting the location of projects.
  • •Discuss the importance of nearness to markets and raw materials.
  • •Understand the political considerations in project location.

Unit 4: Capacity and Production Planning

2 study hours
  • •Explain capacity and production planning.
  • •Discuss the concepts of installed, attainable, and actual capacity.
  • •Understand the nature of the production plan.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: The Concept Of Engineering Evaluation

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of engineering evaluation.
  • •Discuss the identification of plant and equipment.
  • •Understand the importance of technical support and maintenance.
Week
4

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: Manpower Planning and Evaluation

2 study hours
  • •Explain manpower planning and evaluation.
  • •Discuss the practical applications in industry.
  • •Understand the roles of direct and indirect labor.

Unit 2: Demand Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Explain what a demand analysis is.
  • •Discuss how to conduct demand analysis.
  • •Understand the analytical framework for demand analysis.
Week
5

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: Supply Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Explain what a supply analysis is.
  • •Discuss supply analysis in relation to project evaluation.
  • •Understand the supply equation.

Unit 4: Competition and Marketing Plans

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of competition.
  • •Discuss marketing plans and how they are designed.
  • •Understand the analytical framework for competition.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Project Cost Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Explain what project cost analysis is.
  • •Discuss how the analysis can be prepared.
  • •Understand the components of project cost analysis.
Week
7

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Projected Income Statement

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of projected income statement.
  • •Discuss its application in project evaluation.
  • •Understand the structure of the projected income statement.
Week
8

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Projected Cash Flow Statements

2 study hours
  • •Explain what a projected cash flow statement is.
  • •Explain how it can be prepared.
  • •Understand the usefulness of projected cash flow statements.
Week
9

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: The Projected Balance Sheet

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of a balance sheet.
  • •Explain the preparation of the projected balance sheet.
  • •Understand the components of a balance sheet.
Week
10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 4: Project Evaluation Criteria

2 study hours
  • •Discuss project evaluation criteria.
  • •Distinguish between the traditional criteria and the discounted cash flow relative to project evaluation.
  • •Understand the payback period method.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 4: Project Evaluation Criteria

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the accounting rate of return (ARR) method.
  • •Understand the net present value (NPV) method.
  • •Understand the internal rate of return (IRR) method.
Week
12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 5: Introduction to Economic Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of an economic analysis.
  • •Distinguish between an economic analysis and a financial analysis.
  • •Understand the nature of economic analysis.
Week
13

Module 3:

2h

Unit 5: Introduction to Economic Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the adjustments to financial analyses.
  • •Understand the linkage effects of a project.
  • •Review all course materials and prepare for final examination.

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

Create a study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit.

2

Focus on understanding the core concepts of project evaluation criteria (NPV, IRR, Payback Period).

3

Practice numerical problems related to cash flow analysis and investment appraisal.

4

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to identify areas of weakness.

5

Create concept maps linking project cycle stages to evaluation techniques.

6

Prioritize understanding of economic analysis adjustments (transfer payments, subsidies) and linkage effects.

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