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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Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
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- 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
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- reflect upon building and infrastructure project development processes with consideration given to international and cultural perspectives
- compare project appraisal methods and evaluate project financial feasibility
- reflect upon the impact of urban planning on the building industry.
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- 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
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
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.
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- Case study report (30%)
- Case study report (30%)
- eTest (40%)
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.
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