The unit will develop skills and techniques to assess and manage project feasibility in general and its financial viability in particular. The associated role and objectives of project managers and developers will be investigated. Market analysis and sound financial decision making techniques will be addressed. Other topics covered include investigating financial viability of projects, valuation techniques, investment analysis and dealing with uncertainty, and developing criteria to underpin financial decision making processes.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Further reading material will be provided by the instructor in class or through VU Collaborate.
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.