Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM Development Projects and Programmes
School	Government
Department	International Development
Module Code	07 30289
Module Lead	Philip Amis
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
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Description	This is an introductory course in the planning and financial analysis of public sector investment projects and programmes. The emphasis is on small scale revenue-generating projects in the context of developing the transitional countries. Topics covered include the project cycle, planning based upon logical framework, financial forecasts and discounted methods of project valuation.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a good understanding of the project design and appraisal process be able to apply planning and analytical techniques to design revenue-generating projects Demonstrate a deep understanding of the role of project led-investment in international development.
Assessment	30289-01 : Essay - 2000 words : Coursework (40%) 30289-02 : Essay - 3000 words : Coursework (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 1 x 3000 word project proposal (60%), 1 x 2000 word essay (40%)
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