HME4303 – Project evaluation and analysis of investment decisions
Course description
Course content
- Methods of project evaluation
- Types and relevance of models for the analysis of investment projects
- User cost of capital
- Sourcing decisions
- Incorporating uncertainty in the models of investment decisions
- Problems associated with taxation and inflation
- Investment decisions in practice
Learning outcome
To provide the student with fundamental knowledge about project evaluation and in particular investment decisions within the institutional environments of health enterprises. The course also provides the student with knowledge of financial considerations related to investment decisions in health care organizations.
Admission
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Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
None
Teaching
Lectures. There will also be practical examples and exercises in terms of cases.
Examination
Four hour written examination.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
All written exams and term papers at the master's programme in Health Economics, Policy and Management have to be conducted in English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
Resit an examination
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.
Evaluation
The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.