ARBE3304
Development Economics
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1 |
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| Distance Education - Callaghan | Semester 1 |
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011
This course develops the students understanding of development economics through the process of a feasibility study of a commercial property project. It examines the site analysis, market research, property management, property finance and the methods of investment appraisal; thereby developing the students ability to evaluate property investment
| Objectives | On completion of this course students should be able to: Understand the operation of property management Conduct life-cycle costing analysis Identify the sources of property finance Understand the taxation implications and capital allowances in the property development process Apply the methods of investment appraisal Prepare a feasibility analysis for a commercial facility |
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| Content | Introduction to the process of feasibility study Site analysis Market analysis Property Management and life-cycle costing analysis Valuation of Property Property finance and Tax implications/capital allowances Time value of money Present and future value calculation Methods of investment appraisal Discounted cash flow analysis Risk analysis in discounted cash flow Review of discounted cash flow analysis and process of feasibility study |
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| Replacing Course(s) | This replaces the existing 10 credit course ARBE2300 Construction Integrated Project 2. | ||||
| Transition | ARBE2300 Construction Integrated Project 2 to ARBE3304 Development Economics. | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | ARBE1300 or equivalent to ARBE2307 or equivalent - Students should have a basic knowledge of economics in construction industry (ARBE2307) before enrolling in this course | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based External Mode Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning Internal Mode |
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| Teaching Methods | Case Study
Email Discussion Group Problem Based Learning Lecture Self Directed Learning Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for ARBE3304 |