- Level Professional
- المدة 17 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة University of Colorado Boulder
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Offered by
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This course describes the economic viability of an engineering project through the application of net present value, internal rate of return, and payback period analysis. The impacts of depreciation, taxes, inflation, and foreign exchange are addressed. The capital budgeting process is discussed, showing how companies make decisions to optimize their investment portfolio. Risk is mitigated through the application of quantitative techniques such as scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and real options analysis. This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder.الوحدات
Course Overview and Course Mechanics
1
Discussions
- Introduce Yourself!
4
Videos
- Course Introduction
- Week 1 Introduction
- Course Overview
- Course Mechanics
1
Readings
- Welcome and Where to Find Help
Time Value of Money - Part 2
1
Videos
- Time Value of Money - Part 2
1
Quiz
- Time Value of Money
Compounding Interest Rates
1
Videos
- Compounding Interest Rates
1
Quiz
- Compounding Interest Rates
Some Practical Examples
1
Videos
- Some Practical Examples
1
Quiz
- Financial Challenge #1
Introduction to Project Valuation
3
Videos
- Week 2 Introduction
- Introduction to Project Valuation
- Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
Net Present Value
2
Videos
- Net Present Value
- Excel to the Rescue
1
Quiz
- Net Present Value
Payback Period Analysis
1
Videos
- Payback Period Analysis
1
Quiz
- Payback Period Analysis
Internal Rate of Return
2
Videos
- Internal Rate of Return
- IRR Examples with Excel
2
Quiz
- Internal Rate of Return
- Financial Challenge #2
The Capital Budgeting Process
2
Videos
- Week 3 Introduction
- The Capital Budgeting Process
1
Quiz
- The Capital Budgeting Process
Project Selection and the MIRR
1
Videos
- Project Selection and the MIRR
1
Quiz
- Project Selection and the MIRR
The Discount Rate and the WACC
1
Videos
- The Discount Rate and the WACC
Incremental Cash Flow Analysis
1
Videos
- Incremental Cash Flow Analysis
2
Quiz
- Incremental Cash Flow Analysis
- Financial Challenge #3
Depreciation
5
Videos
- Week 4 Introduction
- Introduction to Depreciation
- Depreciation and Financial Statements
- Depreciation Methods: SL and DB
- Depreciation Methods: MACRS
1
Quiz
- Depreciation
Taxes
1
Videos
- Taxes
Inflation
1
Videos
- Inflation
2
Quiz
- Inflation
- Financial Challenge #4
Introduction to Building the Business Case
2
Videos
- Week 5 Introduction
- Introduction to the Business Case
1
Quiz
- Building the Business Case
Net Working Capital
1
Videos
- Net Working Capital
1
Quiz
- Net Working Capital
A Simple Pro Forma
1
Videos
- A Simple Pro Forma
A More Complex Project Valuation
2
Videos
- A More Complex Project Valuation - Part 1
- A More Complex Project Valuation - Part 2
2
Readings
- Building The Business Case Project: Instructions/Background
- Building The Business Case: Solutions
1
Quiz
- A More Complex Project Valuation
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Discover the essentials of project valuation and capital budgeting with this comprehensive course from Coursera. Perfect for professionals in engineering and technical fields, it covers net present value, internal rate of return, and payback period analysis, while addressing depreciation, taxes, inflation, and foreign exchange. Enhance your decision-making skills with scenario and sensitivity analysis, and real options. Offered as part of CU Boulder’s ME-EM degree, this 1020-minute course is available through Starter and Professional subscriptions. Ideal for aspiring leaders in engineering management.

Michael J. Readey, Ph.D.