2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5231M Funding for Projects
15 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Professor N.J. Smith
Email: n.j.smith@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
This module is mutually exclusive with
| CIVE5003M | Funding for Projects |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
The aim of this course is to introduce candidates to the concepts and processes of project funding, particularly for major civil engineering transport infrastructure projects.The course introduces the techniques of Financial Instruments and funding options. It provides an overview of the role of public and private sector funding mechanisms.
Syllabus
Introduction.
Topics:
- Funding of Infrastructure projects
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Financial Packages
- Presentations and Discussion
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Case Study | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Consultation | 8 | 1.00 | 7.50 |
| Lecture | 15 | 1.00 | 15.00 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Private study hours | 118.50 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 31.50 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 5,500 word paper (1 month after delivery of the module) | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 23/11/2015
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