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MBA851Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Project Evaluation

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of project evaluation. It covers the project cycle, evaluation methodologies, and factors influencing project location. Students will learn demand and supply analysis, cost analysis, and financial statement projections. The course aims to equip students with the skills to evaluate projects effectively, assess their economic impact, and make informed investment decisions.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Project EvaluationFinancial AnalysisEconomic AnalysisInvestment CriteriaProject Cycle

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

Cost Analysis

6

Financial Statements

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

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Project Manager

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Financial Analyst

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Investment Analyst

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Business Development Manager

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Management Consultant

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

BankingManufacturingConstructionConsultingGovernment

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: The Project Cycle

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the stages of a project cycle from conception to execution.
  • •Identify sources of new project ideas and their importance.
  • •Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment 1: Explain the project cycle and its stages.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Project Evaluations – An Introductory Format

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Learn the technical, management, demand/market, financial, and economic segments of project evaluation.
  • •Use the checklist to evaluate a sample project.
  • •Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment: Discuss the key segments of project evaluation.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 3: Factors Affecting Location of Projects

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Identify factors affecting project location, including market proximity and raw material sources.
  • •Analyze the impact of power and water supply on project viability.
  • •Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment: Mention and discuss factors influencing project location.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Capacity and Production Planning

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: Understand capacity concepts (installed, attainable, actual) and production planning.
  • •Analyze the production plan of a vegetable oil refining plant.
  • •Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment: Explain installed capacity and its difference from attainable capacity.
Week
5

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: The Concept Of Engineering Evaluation

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Learn the components of engineering evaluation, including plant and equipment identification.
  • •Review the checklist for plant/machinery evaluation.
  • •Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment: Explain why engineering evaluation of a project is important.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Manpower Planning and Evaluation

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 1: Understand manpower planning and evaluation in project evaluation.
  • •Analyze the manpower requirements of a water packaging project.
  • •Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment: Explain why a manpower plan is important in a start-up project.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Demand Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Learn the analytical framework for demand analysis.
  • •Analyze population data and potential customers.
  • •Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment: Explain why analyzing population data is important when building a demand analysis.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Supply Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Understand the supply equation and its components.
  • •Analyze supply data and identify key suppliers.
  • •Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment: Discuss the three components of supply that make up the supply equation.
Week
9

Module 2:

2h

Unit 4: Competition and Marketing Plans

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Learn about competition and marketing plans.
  • •Analyze the forces governing competition in an industry.
  • •Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment: Discuss the five basic forces that govern competition in industry.
Week
10

Module 2:

2h

Unit 5: Project Cost Analysis

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 5: Understand project cost analysis and its components.
  • •Review the checklists for cost of land, building, machinery, etc.
  • •Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment: Explain why it is important to know the total cost of a project.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Projected Income Statement

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the structure and components of a projected income statement.
  • •Analyze the revenue and expense projections for a vegetable oil refining plant.
  • •Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment: Discuss the likely users of a projected income statement.
Week
12

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Projected Cash Flow Statements

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Understand the meaning and uses of projected cash flow statements.
  • •Analyze the structure of a projected cash flow statement.
  • •Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment: Explain why banks are interested in projected cash flow statements of projects.
Week
13

Module 3:

4h

Unit 3: The Projected Balance Sheet

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Understand the meaning and components of a projected balance sheet.
  • •Analyze the steps in constructing a projected balance sheet.
  • •Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment: Identify the users of information in a projected balance sheet and why they need it.

Unit 4: Project Evaluation Criteria

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: Understand project evaluation criteria, including traditional and discounted cash flow methods.
  • •Distinguish between payback period, ARR, NPV, and IRR.
  • •Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment: Explain why discounted cash flow techniques are better than traditional methods.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a detailed study schedule allocating time for each unit.

2

Focus on understanding the key concepts and formulas in financial analysis.

3

Practice preparing projected income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets.

4

Review and understand the different project evaluation criteria (NPV, IRR, Payback Period).

5

Work through example problems and case studies to apply your knowledge.

6

Pay close attention to the tutor-marked assignments and use them as a guide for exam preparation.

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