Undergraduate USA-BUIL3025-2023

Project Appraisal

Duration

10 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:

Describe the project development process.
Recognise and review construction projects as a form of investment and the risks associated with them.
Analyse risk (financial, environmental, etc.) in project appraisal and be cognisant of how it can be managed.
Undertake detailed feasibility studies.
Describe discounted cash flow analysis and measure return of investment.
Understanding briefing and early-stage project processes.

Topics covered

- You’ll study the following topics:
- Introduction to the project development process
- Early-stage project processes
- Technical feasibility
- Net present value
- Legal and environmental feasibility
- Internal rate of return
- Benefit-cost analysis in public projects
- Risk analysis
- Project finance
- Market feasibility

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This course provides you with an understanding of the project development process and develop your knowledge of analytical frameworks to make project investment and other early-stage decisions. You’ll explore several types of construction projects and come to understand that economic feasibility is what underpins the success of any project. The skills you’ll learn here are essential to any career in the construction industry.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Construction Management degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.

Assessments

Quiz (40%)
Project (60%)

Textbooks

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