Project Appraisal - FIN513/608 Faculty
Project Appraisal - FIN513/608 Faculty
Project Appraisal - FIN513/608 Faculty
a.
b. Intellectual skills
Students should be able to
c. Acquire in-depth analysis of appraisal matters.
d. To be able to synthesize information and data.
e. Create thinking process to evaluate a project through realistic assumptions about the
future.
c. Professional and practical skills
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Session
3. Contents:
1
&
2
Topic
Overview of Project and Project Appraisal
In these sessions, besides class and course introductions as well as the administrative
rules/restrictions to be followed during the semester, students are to be briefed with the
teaching methodology to be adopted during this course.
A quick overview of will be given to the students as what is a project & project appraisal
process; why appraisal is necessary; difference between project and capital
investment/budgeting; various types of project; project development cycle; and facets of
project analysis.
Sub-topics to be covered: What is a project, capital investment/budgeting; basic
characteristics of a project; its importance and difficulties; types of projects or capital
investments; phases of project; facets of project analysis; generation of capital investment
ideas; scouting for project ideas; tools for identifying investment opportunities; and
preliminary screening of project ideas.
Learning objectives:
Define the project, and explain who does the project appraisal & why it is done.
Know the main features of projects, and explain the project development cycle.
Understand the importance and difficulties associated with capital investments.
Describe the broad phases of capital budgeting.
Know the goals of project and participants of a project.
Describe the important facets of project appraisal.
Learn the important aspects of monitoring the environment.
Describe the popular tools helpful in identifying promising investment
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opportunities.
Explain how project ideas could be generated.
Describe the key aspects to be considered for a preliminary screening of
investment ideas.
Pedagogy
1. Input session (students centered)
2. Lecture with discussion
3. Review and evaluation (student centered)
3
to
5
6
&
7
students would realize that while technical analysis is essentially the preserve of the
technical expert, the financial analyst participating in the project appraisal exercise should
be able to raise basic issues relating to technical analysis using common sense and
economic logic.
Sub-topics to be covered: Choice of appropriate manufacturing process/ technology;
technical arrangement aspects with the collaborators; material input and utilities; plant
capacity decision; location and site selection; machineries and equipment procurement
aspects; structure of civil works; environment aspects to be evaluated; and schedule of
project implementation.
Learning objectives:
Discuss the considerations that have a bearing on the choice of technology.
Understand the various aspects which need to be workout in technical
arrangement with the collaborators.
Describe the various material inputs and utilities required for a project.
Discuss the factors that have a bearing on the capacity decision.
Describe the factors to be considered in choice of location and site.
List the important charts and layouts that define the scope of project.
Learn the information required for preparing a project implementation schedule
and work schedule.
Pedagogy:
1. Pre class independent study
2. Student centered input session
3. Lecture discussion followed with some calculation exercises.
4. Students to solve the problems given towards end of the chapter as part of their
assignment.
5. Review and evaluation (student centered through oral/written quiz)
8
to
1
0
Pedagogy
1. Pre Class independent study
2. Input session (students centered through oral questioning)
3. Lecture with discussion followed with some calculation exercises.
4. Students to solve the problems given towards end of the chapter as part of their
assignment.
5. Review and evaluation (student centered through oral/written quiz)
1
1
1
2
to
1
7
Risk is inherent in almost every business decision. More so is capital budgeting decision as
they involve costs and benefits extending over a long period of time during which many
things can change in un-anticipated ways. So students will be taught in this session what
types of risks are involved and how to undertake the project risk analysis.
Sub-topics to be covered: Sources of risk; measures of risk; sensitivity analysis, scenario
analysis; break-even analysis; debt service coverage ratio, etc.
Learning objectives:
Describe the sources, measures, and perspective on risk.
Explain the techniques of sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, and break-even
analysis.
Learn the debt service coverage ratio, its significance, and how to calculate this
ratio.
Pedagogy:
1. Pre Class independent study
2. Input session (students centered through oral questioning)
3. Lecture with discussion followed with some calculation exercises.
4. Students to solve the problems given towards end of the chapter as part of their
assignment.
5. Review and evaluation (student centered through oral/written quiz)
1
9
2
0
2
1
to
2
3
analyze and on which the investment criteria would be applied to make a investment
decision.
Sub-topics to be covered: Elements of cash flow stream; basic characteristics of cash
flows stream; basic principles of cash flow estimation; cash flow illustrations; cash flows
for a replacement project.
Learning objectives:
Describe the elements of the project cash flow stream.
Discuss the basic principles of cash flow stream
Calculate the cash flow stream for a replacement project.
Pedagogy:
1. Pre Class independent study
2. Input session (students centered through oral questioning)
3. Lecture with discussion followed with some calculation exercises.
4. Students to solve the problems given towards end of the chapter as part of their
assignment.
5. Review and evaluation (student centered through oral/written quiz)
2
4
&
2
5
Though this aspect is generally not part of project appraisal, but here the students will be
given an overview (only for information) and significance of project implementation &
control, and how it is generally carried out.
Sub-topics to be covered: Forms of project organization; project planning including
concept of bar charts or Gantt chart, network techniques i.e., PERT & CPM
Learning objectives:
Describe different forms of project organization.
Discuss the tools of project planning.
Explain how performance analysis is done.
Specify pre-requisites for successful project implementation.
Explain how a project networks is developed, and its significance in project
implementation.
Discuss the importance of PERT & CPM techniques.
Discuss how time for project activities is estimated.
Explain procedure for determining the critical path.
Pedagogy:
1. Pre Class independent study
2. Input session (students centered through oral questioning)
3. Lecture with discussion followed with some calculation exercises.
4. Students to solve the problems given towards end of the chapter as part of their
assignment.
5. Review and evaluation (student centered through oral/written quiz)
2
7
&
2
8
Learning objectives:
Develop the presentation skill.
Gain confidence to face Q&A sessions.
Remove their hesitation, if any, in making presentation and answering questions.
Pedagogy:
1. Pre Class independent study
2. Input session (students centered)
3. Raising of questions & answers on the presented report.
4. Review and evaluation (student centered)
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2
9
&
3
0
Final Exam
Students will be tested on their conceptual and applicative grasp of ALL the aspects of
financial management taught. The three hour test should be prepared focusing sharply on
the learning outcomes detailed above in section 2a, 2b and 2c of this curriculum read
together with the learning outcomes identified in each of the significant sessions above,
with a special focus on the learning outcomes of sessions that feed directly into the
following finance courses i.e., corporate finance, strategic financial management, security
analysis, portfolio management, financial derivatives, financial institutions, project
appraisal, and others.
ii)
iii)
Lectures The theory and concept involved in each topic will first be explained to the
students through lectures, along with few practical examples where possible. Reference
points of textbook used will be given to students for further review and comprehension as
well as discussion(s).
Problem-solving Few related problems to be solved in the class which would help in
understanding the theory/concept behind the relevant topic. Students would be advised to
attempt and solve end of the chapter problems at home for maturing the concept/theory.
Interactive Discussions To have feedback on the understanding of the topic, highly
interactive discussions to take place between students and the instructor in the class.
Planning and
Advanced
Proficient
Basic
Minimal
Always understands
the key
aspects/issues in
project appraisal.
Accurately
interprets all the
relevant topics, and
demonstrates
excellent analytical
skills.
Frequently
understands the
key issues in
project appraisal.
Able to
interpret all the
relevant topics,
and demonstrates
good analytical
skills
Usually
understands the
key issues in
project appraisal.
Familiar with all
the relevant
topics, but
sometimes faces
difficulty in
financial analysis
Unsatisfactory
knowledge of key
issues in project
appraisal.
Inadequate
understanding of
all the relevant
topics.
Generally unable
to analyze
financial data due
to weak concepts
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
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Forecasting
understanding of the
market/demand
forecasting and
financial planning
process. Able to
develop projected
financial statements
and relevant cash
flow statements.
understanding of
the market/demand
and financial
planning process.
Able to conduct
high level financial
forecasting
understanding of the
market/demand and
financial planning
process.
Occasionally faces
difficulty in
financial forecasting
understanding of the
market/demand
and/or financial
planning process.
Finds difficulty in
financial forecasting
Decision Making
Always understands
the techniques
required to take
calculated
investment &
financing decisions
of a project.
Frequently
understands the
techniques
required to take
calculated
investment &
financing decisions
of a project.
Usually
understands the
techniques required
to take calculated
investment &
financing decisions
of a project.
Rarely understands
the techniques
required to take
calculated
investment and/or
financing decisions
of a project.
Problem Solving
Always finds a
number of ways to
solve the problem on
own initiative
Frequently seeks
out other ways to
solve the problem,
and rarely needs
support or
guidance
Always
demonstrates
personal
management skills,
and is eager to learn
Frequently
demonstrates
personal
management skills
Usually
demonstrates
personal
management skills
Rarely
demonstrates
personal
management skills
Always
demonstrates
effective teamwork
skills and often takes
initiative in a group
setting that exceeds
required skills.
Frequently
demonstrates
effective teamwork
skills and rarely
needs support or
guidance in
teamwork
activities
Usually
demonstrates
effective teamwork
skills, and
occasionally needs
support or guidance
Rarely
demonstrates
effective teamwork
skills, and
frequently needs
support and
guidance. Often
wants to work
independently
Always participates
in required projects
and tasks. Completes
all assignments and
projects
Frequently
participates in
required projects
and tasks.
Completes most
assignments and
projects
Usually participates
in required projects
and tasks.
Completes some
assignments and
projects.
Rarely participates
in required projects
and tasks.
Completes few
assignments and
projects
Personal
Management
Team work
Participation in
projects and tasks
Assessment
methods
1 Quizzes
to assess
Assessment
schedule: week:
Weight
age
Minimum 3
quizzes, with no
fixed schedule.
5%
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2 Assignments
3 Class
participation;
submission and
presentation of
term report.
4 1st Mid Term test
5 2nd Mid Term test
6 Final exam
5%
During each
session; and
presentation in
week 10
20%
15%
11
15%
16
40%
Total: 100%
6. List of references
a. Course Notes
If any (as per requirement / practice of Professor/Instructor.)
b. Recommended Books
Projects (Planning, Analysis, Selection, Financing, Implementation, and
Review) by Prasanna Chandra
c. Reference Materials
Bhavesh M. Patal, Project Management, Strategic Financial Planning,
Evaluation, and Control.
Manual for the preparation of Industry Feasibility Studies (UNIDO)
Case studies on selected topics (to be referred or provided by the
Instructors)
d. Periodicals, Websites
Journal of Finance
Business Recorder
Investopdia.com
7. Facilities required for teaching and learning
Classroom PC
Classroom multimedia and overhead projector.
Panoramic whiteboard across front class wall along with removable markers.
Access to a corporation for the term research project.
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Head of Department
Date: / /
Dean: __________________
Date: / /
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name, qualification, & experience background; alternatively, what is proposed for induction
in future.
4. Project Description
A brief description of project (with gross and net capacity) being appraised; its location;
estimated total cost; product to be produced; etc.
5. Market Prospects
A brief on relevant industry. past (5-10 years) demand & supply situation; Import (if any);
their prices; key suppliers name & quantity of supply; gaps in past (source of these data);
Forecast of future (5-10 years) demand & supply method used in forecast; Gaps to be
available in future demand and supply showing potential demand of product expected
Company market share.
6. Technical Aspects Project Facilities:
a) Technology chosen;
b) Project location; Land; Building & Civil Works (key components detailed list be
attached as annexure); Plant & Machinery (key components detailed list be attached as
annexure); Supplier of Plant & Machinery under EPC contract or turnkey contract, or
otherwise, etc. procurement process of plant & machinery.
c) Technical Arrangement (if any) for the transfer of technical know-how key terms of the
same;
d) Inputs Quantity required, availability, and sources of required Raw Material; Labour /
Manpower; Utilities.
e) Schedule of Project Implementation time frame of project completion.
f) Environmental Aspects types of effluents & emission generated; disposal / treatment
process of the same being adopted; environmental clearance from regulatory body;
compliance of statutory requirement.
7. Project Cost and Means of Financing
Detailed breakdown of total estimated project cost with amount (in currency required)- all
key component of total cost to covered - (details of each cost component how arrived to be
covered in annexure); and
Sources of financing with amount & currency.
8. Operating & Financial Results
Summarized operating, financial, (& economical) results along with key ratios i.e.,
summarized salient component of income statement, cash flow; and balance sheet;
WACC; NPV; and IRR figures detailed working of each to be covered in annexure.
Cash & Commercial break-even points, and sensitivity analysis basis & their results, are to be
presented in the body of the report whereas details be covered in annexure.
9. Conclusion & Recommendations
Conclude whether the project has potential demand; technically sound; and financially (&
economically) feasible or not how and on what basis; break-even points; how sensitive is
the project; and followed by recommendation whether should it be financed & implemented
or not.
10. Annexure to be attached with the report
a. Location & site map
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b. List of Plant & machinery; Building & Civil works; Misc. fixed assets
c. Assumptions underlying Financial Projects
d. Detailed working of calculation of all inputs raw material; labour; utilities; overheads,
etc.
e. Detailed working / breakdown of each major components of estimated project cost,
covered in the body of report.
f. Projected Financial Statements (i.e., Income statement, Cash flow statement, and
Balance sheet) with other associated schedule e.g., working of depreciation charges;
principal & interest repayment schedule; working capital requirement schedule
g. Detail working of WACC calculation; and IRR calculation along with relevant cash flow.
h. Break-even analysis commercial and cash basis.
i. Sensitivity analysis income statement; cash flow; and balance sheets, based on different
varied assumptions.
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