Energy Financial Assessment

Course	SE-833-FA2
Semester	20241
ETCS	6
Core	No

Year	1. year
Semester	Spring 2024
Level of course	4. Second cycle, introductory
Type of course	Elective
Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
Schedule	Taught during the 12 week teaching period.
Lecturer	Páll Jensson
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 instruction	English