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Undergraduate CUR-CME402-2021

Project Development and Appraisal

Inspect infrastructure development and the impact of urban planning processes on industry. Consider global, cultural and community perceptions. Compare project appraisal methods. Weigh up life cycle costs and benefits to assess financial viability. 

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$993 $1,243

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Required

Study terms

  • 01 Mar 2021
  • 30 Aug 2021
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QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. reflect upon building and infrastructure project development processes with consideration given to international and cultural perspectives
  2. compare project appraisal methods and evaluate project financial feasibility
  3. reflect upon the impact of urban planning on the building industry.
Topics covered
    • Building Development Process
    • Infrastructure Development Process
    • Planning and Development Control
    • Planning, Culture, Community and Construction
    • Project Selection and Feasibility Studies
    • Project Appraisal Numeric (Non-Financial ) Methods
    • Project Appraisal Numeric (Financial ) Methods - Life Cycle Costing
    • Project Appraisals, Payback and ARR
    • Discounted Cash Flow
    • Cost Benefit Analysis
    • Project Financing and Marketing
Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-CME308-Construction Estimating and Risk Management ;

Others

Note: Level 4 subjects normally assume a moderate level of prior knowledge in the area, eg from completing all Level 3 subjects or relevant experience.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject introduces students to building and infrastructure project development processes as well as urban planning processes. This will include project finance and appraisal methods, financial feasibility analysis of project development, life cycle costing principles and practice.

Please Note:  If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Case study report (30%)
  • Case study report (30%)
  • eTest (40%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Undergraduate CUR-CME-DEG-2021

Bachelor of Applied Science Construction Management

2 available majors
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  • Level 4 Subjects - Professional
  • Level 4 Subjects - Honours

Undergraduate CUR-FAST-DEG-2021

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