2017/18 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 2017/18
This module is mutually exclusive with
CIVE5003M | Funding for Projects |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
The main objective of the module is to introduce the concepts and processes behind the funding of projects, particularly major transport infrastructure projects, from both public and private sectors.To introduce aspects of the source of funding, the funding options and the use of Financial Instruments.
Learning outcomes
i) An appreciation of the sources and types of infrastructure funding from both private and public sectors;
ii) understanding of the funding issues relating in particular to transport infrastructure;
iii) an awareness of the range of Public-Private-Partnership Concession Projects and the importance of the Concession Agreement;
iv) the ability to understand the use of Financial Instruments;
v) an introduction to the nature of re-negotiation, re-financing and re-structuring during a concession.
Syllabus
- Basic structures of financing Infrastructure projects;
- Public-Private-Partnership Concessions;
- Equity and Debt;
- Financial packages;
- In-class Exercise;
- Investment Risk and Private Finance;
- Renegotiation
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Consultation | 8 | 1.00 | 7.50 |
Lecture | 13 | 1.50 | 21.50 |
Tutorial | 3 | 1.50 | 4.50 |
Private study hours | 116.50 | ||
Total Contact hours | 33.50 | ||
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: 26/04/2017
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