QUSU08045 2019 Project Appraisal, Procurement & Finance
Full Title
Project Appraisal, Procurement & Finance
Transcript Title
Project Appraisal, Procurement
Code
QUSU08045
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
QUSU - Quantity Surveying
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
08 - NFQ Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Gary McGinty, Paul Tansey
Programme Membership
SG_CCONS_K08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Project Management (Add-on)
SG_CCONS_K08 202100 Level 8 Honours Degree Add-on in Construction Project Management
SG_SCONS_H08 202200 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Project Management and Applied Technology
Description
This module evaluates the different investment appraisal techniques required by decision makers. It also assesses how procurement and project financing play a vital role in modern construction project management.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Appraise the principles and practice of procurement in the construction / property context.
2.
Determine the alternative forms of capital investment used by firms within the property and construction industries
3.
Assess the various investment appraisal techniques used in the property and construction industries
4.
Deduct how project financing plays a role in modern construction management, cashflow and project cost control
5.
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the principles and practices of financial accounting
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered using blended learning techniques. This will include online lectures (via adobe connect or similar), workshops and work based learning where relevant and guest lectures augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address student learning needs. Moodle will be used to upload educational material (i.e. presentations and recordings of online lectures plus supplementary reading material) and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals). This blended approach (lectures and workshops) brings students together to facilitate group learning.
Module Assessment Strategies
This module is 40% Continuous Assessment and 60% Final exam.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or Final Exam.
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
none
Co-requisites
none
Incompatibles
none
Indicative Syllabus
- Procurement Strategies
- Property Development Process
- Development Appraisal
- Capital Investment
- Appraisal Methods: CBA, NPW, EAW, ROR
- Project Financing and Sources of Finance
- Elements of Financial Accounting
- Predicting Company Positions from Accounting Statements
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project | Coursework Assessment | Project | 40 % | Week 4 | 1,2,3 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Tiered Classroom | Theory | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Self-directed learning | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Part Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Distance Learning Suite | Theory | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Self-directed learning | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
1. Rodgers, M and Duffy, A. (2012) Engineering Project Appraisal, 2nd Ed, Wiley-Blackwell
2. Isaac, D, O'Leary, J. and Daley, M. (2010) Property Development, Appraisal and Finance, 2nd Ed, Palgrave Macmillian
3. Baum, A.E. and Crosby, N. (2007) Property Investment Appraisal, 3rd Ed, Blackwell Publishing
4. Marney, J.P. and Tarbert, H. (2011) Corporate Finance for Business, Oxford University Press
5. Weetman, P. (2011) Financial and Management Accounting: An Introduction, 5th Ed, FT Prentice Hall
Journal Resources
1. Construction Management and Economic
2. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
3. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
4. Journal of Management in Engineering
5. Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers - Civil Engineering
6. International Journal of Project Management
7. Building Research & Information
URL Resources
n/a
Other Resources
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Additional Information
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