ECONOMICS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
BA4113 | Project Feasibility and Investment Management | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR KÖSEOĞLU |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The main objective of this course is to provide students a perfective what a project feasibility is and the items involed, also it provides students the expertise making effective investment decisions and managing it. It trains students in practice in the field of project feasibility and investment management so that they will be able to design and to manage the horizontal or vertical enlargements of a business. The course is divided into two parts such as Project Feasibility and Investment Management. At first part it will be given the basic theory about the project and interrelated & related items of it, then it will cover all necessary techniques like planning, budgetary considerations and feasibility techniques. The second part will focus on investment management and will teach the basic investment techniques, also it will provide necessary knowledge to make effective investment decisions and will provide to students the expertise to conduct the flow of management and control circles of an investment . |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I.Definitions and General Principles involved in Project & Investment Management and Feasibility II.The Elements Of Feasibility-The Dynamics of the Scope III.The Elements Of Feasibility-The Dynamics of the Current Analysis, Requirements and Defining an Approach IV.The Elements Of Feasibility- Techniques: Cost Analysis, Time Management, HR Management, The Cost Effects of Legal Duties, Identification of Resources and Environmental Conditions V.The Elements of Feasibility- Budgeting, Risk Management VI.The Elements of Feasibility-The Cost / Benefit analysis, Creating alternatives, Exit Planning VII.Review and Conclusion-Sustainability Management VIII.Investment Management & Developing Different Approaches to the Investment IX.Investment Analysis-Navigating dynamics of the investor group, Integration of the activities & investment X.Investment Analysis- Schedule Management, Planning, Budgeting and Control, Creating paths of investment for exit XI.Investment Analysis- Human Resource management, Cost & Risk management, Communication Management, Establishing Sponsorship Relations in the group. XII. Investment Analysis: Sustainability management at the means of life cycle. |
The theoretical base of the Project Feasibility and Investment Management will be given. The base will be supported via cases from the practical business life. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Project & Investment Management and the Concept of the Feasibility | |
1) | Definitions and General Principles Involved It will be provided an overview of 1.the meaning of the vertical or horizontal enlargement of business and the place of the project, 2.the economics and the environments in which project takes place, 3.the code of budget, planning, control, risk management, human resource, cost, quality, management information system and sustainability. | |
2) | The Elements of Project Feasibility The Project Scope: Necessary knowledge for making definitive and to the point project scope. (+Case Study) | |
2) | The Elements of project Feasibility | |
3) | The Elements of project Feasibility | |
3) | The Elements of project Feasibility | |
3) | The Elements of Project Feasibility The Current Analysis, Requirements and Approach: Discovering of the current position in terms of current system, production, etc. and also the strengths and weaknesses of current approach. In addition basic knowledge of how requirement are defined regarding the project. Defining the approach which is satisfying the requirements and creating practical applications. | |
4) | The Elements of project Feasibility | |
4) | The Elements of Project Feasibility Evaluation Techniques: Cost Analysis, Time Management, Human Resource Management, Resource needs and Environmental position, The Cost Effects of Legal Duties, Project Schedule | |
5) | The Elements of project Feasibility | |
5) | The Elements of Project Feasibility Budgeting The principles of forecasting and estimation (+Case Studies) | |
6) | Project Feasibility The analysis of the estimated total cost of the project, the estimated alternatives to offer an economic comparison, the cost / benefit analysis | |
6) | The Project Feasibility | |
7) | The Project Feasibility | |
7) | Project Feasibility Review and Conclusion Conducting a review with all parties involved, review key points for the sustainability of the project, representing the project. A real experince will be handled. | |
8) | Review Mid Term | |
9) | Investment Management-General | |
9) | Definition of the term of investment management, Basic Investment Technologies&Technics: Developing different approaches according to the kind of investments | |
10) | Starting Tools: Navigating dynamics of the group in which the investment decision will take place, Identifying and defining the current environment of business including the legal environment and market, the basics of data and process flow, Coordination with technical group (machinery, equipment, etc.) (+Case Studies) | |
10) | Investment Analysis Techiques | |
11) | Planning & Budgeting and Control (+Case Studies) | |
11) | Investment Analysis Techiques | |
12) | Investment Analysis Techiques | |
12) | Cost and Risk Management (+Case Studies) Human Resource Management, Quality Management & Management Information System | |
13) | Investment Analysis Techiques | |
13) | Sustainability Management Structuring the investment program, restructuring the current functions of the business. | |
14) | Investment Management | |
14) | Application of managerial tools: Creation of general circle beginning of shareholders passing result and ending shareholders. Case study (+) |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling Harold Kerzner 9780470278703 ; |
References: | Investment Project Design: A Guide to Financial and Economical Analysis with Constraints Lech Krowski and David Sussman 9780470913895; Project Management: A managerial approach Jack Meredith 9780470400265; Decision Analysis for Management Judgment Paul Goodwin and George Wright 9780470714393 |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 0 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
Project | 1 | % 30 |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 30 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 70 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Project | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Midterms | 1 | 25 | 25 |
Final | 1 | 40 | 40 |
Total Workload | 147 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | 2 |
2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | 2 |
3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | 2 |
4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | 2 |
5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | 1 |
6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | 2 |
7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | 1 |
8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | 2 |
9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | 2 |
10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | 1 |
11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. | 2 |