Unit GPACC1008 - Project Finance Application | Federation University Handbook

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This project-based unit aims to prepare students to work in entry-level positions within finance departments of companies or financial advisory organisations. Working in teams, students will focus on projects based on assessing the debt/loan funding requirements of a company for new capital expenditure. Students will perform an analysis of a sector and an associated company’s financial performance (solvency, profitability, and liquidity). As a result, students will assess project cash flows, advise management on project viability, and prepare a loan application. Successful completion of this unit will assist students to work effectively in teams, prepare for a range of entry-level roles within the finance function of an organisation or act as a junior financial advisor. Students will also learn how to prepare Project Finance Reports or Business Plans as required by clients.

Unit content

Sprint 1 (2 Weeks) Detailed analysis and research of a given company's financial performance for liquidity, profitability, and solvency; undertake a detailed analysis of the company's history and business profile; analyse the company's promoter history and management and calculate total revenue from different operations; make a group presentation. Sprint 2 (2 Weeks) In-depth study and analysis of the project details; undertake a detailed analysis of the need for the project's expected investment, funding details and time Sprint 3 (2 Weeks) Detailed research of market dynamics; undertake a detailed analysis of market structure comparing target market against growth potential; undertake competition analysis considering an overview of the industry and existing players; present in groups.lines; analyse the structure of the project, capex required, infrastructure details and implementation feasibility; make a group presentation. Sprint 4 (2 Weeks) Undertake project finance analysis by estimating revenue growth, profitability, and other financial parameters over the next five years; calculate B/S, P/L and Cash Flow for the next five years; calculate KPIs under projected financials; make a group presentation. Sprint 5 (2 Weeks) Undertake cash flow analysis by estimating project cash flow; undertake the creation of a model (in Excel spreadsheet) for the cash flow projections using assumptions of growth, revenues, capital, cashflows, and Terminal Value; undertake the execution of stress tests, scenario, and risk analysis; present in groups. Sprint 6 (2 Weeks) Undertake project finance analysis and project report writing, document research findings, and financial analysis; deduce subsequent inferences justifying project viability against the proposed loan application; make a group presentation.

Institute / school:

Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability

Discipline:

Business

Study level:

Non-Award

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EFTSL:

0.125

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Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)

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Institute / school:

Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability

Discipline:

Business

Study level:

Non-Award

Credit points:

EFTSL:

0.125

Field of education:

Grade scheme:

Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)

Placement component:

Fee information:

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Internal reference: GPACC1008 - U2.3

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