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2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CIVE5003M Funding for Projects

15 creditsClass Size: 41

Module manager: Professor N J Smith
Email: n.j.smith@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

This module is mutually exclusive with

CIVE5231MFunding 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 using Financial Instruments and funding options. It provides an overview of the role of public and private sector funding mechanisms.

Skills outcomes
- Research skills
- Team working
- Time management
- Use of knowledge


Syllabus

Introduction

Topics:
- Funding of Infrastructure projects
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Financial Packages
- Presentations and Discussion.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Consultation81.007.50
Lecture131.5021.50
Tutorial31.504.50
Private study hours116.50
Total Contact hours33.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)150.00

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Written Work5,500 word paper100.00
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 website

Last updated: 09/01/2017

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