Department of Engineering
Dean:Dr. Ármann Gylfason
Email:ru@ru.is
Website:http://www.ru.is/tvd
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MSc in Sustainable Energy Science - Iceland School of Energy
Semesters:4
Years:2
ETCS:120
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Haustönn/Fall 2023
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Vorönn/Spring 2024
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More infoGeothermal Science IElectiveSE-829-GS1ECTS 5
More infoGeothermal Science IIElectiveSE-829-GS2ECTS 5
More infoGeothermal Drilling and Well DesignElectiveSE-830-DR2ECTS 6
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SemesterSpring 2024
Level of courseN/A
Type of courseElective
PrerequisitesNo prerequisites.
ScheduleTaught during the 12 week teaching period.
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Content
After the course students will be able to develop computer models to assess the profitability/feasibility of investments.
Learning outcome - Objectives
At the end of the course, the student will be able to develop mathematical models to evaluate the profitability/feasibility of investments. This main criterion can be broken down into the following sub-criteria:
  • Understand the theoretical basis of profitability assessment and the time value of money
  • Calculate the main measures of profitability, incl. present value and compound interest
  • Use the three-point method for planning and estimating initial costs
  • Understand the concept of working capital requirements
  • Know and calculate the main ways to finance a project
  • Make a model of the operating account, cash flow and balance sheet of companies
  • Understand the context and differences between these accounts
  • Discuss and explain the main terms and methods of accounting and financial management
  • Calculate the main key figures in business operations
  • Present and interpret the results of profitability calculations
  • Do a sensitivity analysis, incl. sensitivity star and scenario analysis for projects
  • Perform Monte Carlo simulations for project risk assessment
  • Use decision trees for investment decisions
  • Understand decision-making methods when there are multiple objectives and be able to use the AHP method
  • Understand the difference between a feasibility study and a business plan and the objectives of each
  • Write a good business plan that includes a budget for an investment project
Course assessment
Project and exam.
Reading material
No reading material found.
Teaching and learning activities
Lectures and individual assignments.
Language of instructionEnglish
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