| Course code | UPM80 |
| Course title | Introduction to Financial Evaluation of Projects |
| Institution | Universidad Politecnica de Madrid |
| Course address | ETSI Caminos, Canales y Puertos. Ciudad Universitaria s/n |
| City | Madrid |
| Minimum year of study | 2nd year |
| Minimum level of English | Good |
| Minimum level of French | None |
| Key words | Project evaluation; Financial analysis; Discounted cash-flow analysis |
| Language | English |
| Professor responsible | Samuel Carpintero |
| Telephone | +34 91 336 66 49 |
| Fax | |
| samuel.carpintero@upm.es | |
| Participating professors | Samuel Carpintero Enrique González |
| Number of places | Minimum: 10, Maximum: 20, Reserved for local students: |
| Objectives | 1) To provide an overview of the concepts and techniques used in the financial analysis of investment projects 2) To learn hot to carry out a financial analysis of an investment project |
| Programme to be followed | 1. Basic accounting concepts2. Discounted cash flow analysis3. Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) 4. Cost of Capital5. Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) 6. Risk Analysis 7. Sensitivity Analysis |
| Prerequisites | None, but familiarity with Excel would be helpful |
| Course exam | Based on: 1) Active participation during lectures; 2) A practical exercise. Attendance is required every day. |
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