Project Appraisal

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BLDG 2005
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Course ID
202718
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Campus
Online, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Civil Eng & Cons Mgt
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Madhavee Mahinkanda
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will develop knowledge and skills to conduct a project appraisal to justify a recommendation to a client. Content includes: decision making and project appraisal; challenges of multi attributed decision-making; risk sensitivity; cash flow; time value of money; present worth evaluation; rate of return; estimating the benefit/cost ratio; identifying and quantifying non-financial benefits/externalities; strategic analysis; technical analysis; environmental analysis political analysis; social analysis post appraisal processes. 

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the project appraisal process and an ability to critically evaluate projects using appraisal techniques.
  • Analyse a range of economic values and exercise judgment in applying these values in the context of real world problems.
  • Demonstrate professional communication skills to transmit knowledge and ideas to others in a manner which is clear and coherent.
  • Use critical thinking to synthesise data from multiple sources to identify and solve project appraisal problems with intellectual independence.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 22997
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 110
Available
Available 110
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online
Class number
Class number 25170
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
Class number
Class number 23016
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-30
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-30
Class number
Class number 23017
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-28
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-28

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BUIL3025 UO Project Appraisal at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed BUIL3011 Project Appraisal at the University of South Australia

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