Energy Financial Assessment

NámsgreinSE-833-FA2
Önn20241
Einingar6
SkyldaNei

Ár1. ár
ÖnnVorönn/Spring 2024
Stig námsgreinar4. Framhaldsnám, grunnnámskeið
Tegund námskeiðsValnámskeið
UndanfararEngir undanfarar.
SkipulagTaught during the 12 week teaching period.
Kennari
Páll Jensson
Lýsing
After the course students will be able to develop computer models to assess the profitability/feasibility of investments.
Námsmarkmið
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
Námsmat
Project and exam.
Lesefni
Ekkert skráð lesefni.
Kennsluaðferðir
Lectures and individual assignments.
TungumálEnska