FB415 – Project & Business Financing

Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

Core Course

FB415 – Project & Business Financing

Course Unit Code: FB415

Type Of Unit: Elective

Level of Course Unit: Second cycle

Year of Study: First/second year

Semester: On demand

Number of ECTS Credits: 6

Class Contact Hours: 28

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites

None

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The objective of this course is to help students understand the rationale for project and business finance and examine project risk analysis and credit risk assessment, project risk profiles and financing solutions and risk mitigation strategies. The course will also discuss various issues related to cash-flow modelling concepts and risk analysis for Project Finance. Finally, the course will look at how we can incorporate flexibility in projects, by using option pricing theory and decision trees.

Learning Outcomes

  • Know the principles of project financing.
  • Determine the key components of the risk and the profitability of projects.
  • Calculate and understand key financial metrics for a project.
  • Present a financing recommendation to a board.
  • Incorporate flexibility in project analysis using option pricing theory and decision trees.

Course Features

Planned learning activities and teaching methods
In-class lectures, in-class assignments, and case studies.

Assessment methods and criteria
100% Group assignment

Language of Instruction
English

Work Placement(s)
Not applicable

Readings

Comprehensive set of lecture notes will be provided in class.

Recommended textbook

“Project Financing and Asset-Based Financial Engineering”, John D. Finnerty Wiley Finance.