Project Investment Analysis
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit examines the analytical frameworks and techniques required to assess project feasibility and financial viability. Students will evaluate project investment strategies, analyse market conditions, and assess financial decision-making methodologies. The unit provides critical insight into investment analysis tools, valuation techniques, and approaches for managing uncertainty in project contexts. Through practical application of financial analysis methods, students will develop expertise in evaluating project feasibility, conducting investment appraisals, and formulating evidence-based investment decisions.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Analyse project feasibility studies to assess project opportunities;
- Assess and critique the role of project managers and developers in various project management scenarios;
- Evaluate project potential based on investment analysis to assess financial viability of the project; and
- Adapt and implement decision-making models and techniques for project investment scenarios.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Exercise | Grade: 10%
Financial modelling team-based exercise
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 30%
Group project on project financial and investment analysis
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 20%
Student presentation project cost management and investment evaluation
Assessment type: Case Study | Grade: 40%
Case study on project investment evaluation and analysis
The group assignment includes an evaluation of the contributions made by each member of the team to facilitate assessment of students' achievement of learning objectives.
Required reading
Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):