Investments and Project Finance
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IKTS6101 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | KT 2016 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2018-2019) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Agbejule, Adebayo |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
This course explores the key issues in finance from the perspective of financial managers who are responsible for making significant investment and financing decisions. The concept of net present value, suitably adapted to account for taxes, uncertainty, and strategic concerns, is used to analyse how investment and financing decisions interact to affect the value of the firm. Students would also be introduced to the principle of project finance as a viable financing option from both the debt and equity perspective in the value of a firm.
Student's Workload
Total work hours is 135 h of which 70 h ís lectures and autonomous studies is 65 h. The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basics of cost accounting and a good knowledge of excel
Contents
Undertanding financial statement, capital budgeting techniques, project finance, project finance markets, project agreements, risk in projects, and financial structuring
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Foundations of Finance. Keown, Martin and Petty and Principles of Project Finance by Yescombe
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, project work and exam.
Assessment Criteria
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit.
3: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
5: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently and is able apply the learnt knowledge in new contexts.
Assessment Methods
Active participation, team works, exams and project work