UMH - INVESTMENT AND PROJECT ANALYSIS IN RURAL AND NATURAL AREAS

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INVESTMENT AND PROJECT ANALYSIS IN RURAL AND NATURAL AREAS

Course

Code: 3204

Degree: Master's in Valuation, Cadastre and Territorial Information Systems

School of Engineering of Orihuela

Year: Year 1 of Master's in Valuation, Cadastre and Territorial Information Systems

Semester: Fall

Type: Required

Language: Spanish

ECTS credits: 4.5

Lecture: 3.5

Laboratory: 1

Hours: 112.5

Directed: 45

Shared: 25

Autonomous: 42.5

Subject matter: Economics and Legislation

Course instructors are responsible for the course content descriptions in English.

Description

1. Criteria for selecting investment projects.
2. Selection and management of investment projects.
3. Sensitivity analysis.
4. Special cases: inflation and risk.
5. Case studies.

Faculty

Name	Coordinator	Lecture	Laboratory
MELIAN NAVARRO, MARIA DE LOS DESAMPARADOS	■	■	■

Professional interest

The professional interest in this subject stems from the importance for the future professional realization and investment evaluation projects in the rural and natural environment. The correct evaluation of investments, the proper application of the various criteria is essential for decision-making in the company under different conditions, based on criteria of feasibility and profitability.
In the profession of judicial expertise and assessment activities will be essential to have a theoretical basis to optimize the use of natural resources. It thus addresses an engineering perspective, the problems of evaluation of projects in the rural and natural environment.

Competencies and learning outcomes

General competencies

Reasoning and argumentation through effective communication and teamwork.
Make decisions in complex and uncertain environments from obtained and analyzed information.
Explain ideas, information, problems, and solutions effectively and professionally.
Express ideas and concepts orally, in writing, and graphically in the appropriate manner depending upon the target audience.
Be able to work effectively as a team member or autonomously.
Be able to motivate, and demonstrate and take initiative.
Be able to negotiate and reach agreements.
Be capable of learning independently.
Be able to analyze one's own strengths and weaknesses and make decisions to fortify the former and correct the latter.
Formulate and develop strategies to improve personal and professional growth.
Use information and communications technologies expertly.
Be able to conduct studies, research, and analysis independently and on behalf of others.
Search for, compile, and present information sources in an understandable and elaborate manner.
Synthesize and evaluate information from multiple sources in order to obtain a coherent understanding of theories and practices.
Develop and use problem-solving techniques.
Manage resources and capabilities effectively and efficiently.

Specific competencies

Be able to provide advice on the field of investment and project analysis in rural and natural areas.
Be aware of the importance of professional ethics and their impact in practice.
Understand the role of the assessor and other related professions.
Understand the legal, economic, financial, sustainable, technological, and environmental aspects linked to rural and natural areas.
Be able to expertly interpret graphic and cartographic documents.

Objectives (Learning outcomes)

Identify the financial characteristics of an investment
Apply the various methods of investment appraisal
Be able to report on the best investment option
Prioritize investments according to criteria of profitability
Developing alternative scenarios Investment
Study the feasibility of a project in a real context
Perform sensitivity analysis of an investment
Knowing the various options for financing the company and its relationship with investment analysis
Write a report for project evaluation

Teaching units

Basic bibliography

Ceña Delgado, Felisa. Romero, Carlos 1946- col. "Evaluacion economica y financiera de inversiones agrarias". Madrid Banco de Crédito Agrícola 1982.
Font, Jordi Font Bardia. Elvira, Óscar / Alcover, Santiago. "Presupuestos, planes financieros y estudios de Viabilidad". Barcelona Gestión 2000 D.L. 2004.
López Lluch, David Bernardo. "Viabilidad de proyectos agroalimentarios y de desarrollo rural. Análisis económico ¿ financiero: principios, métodos y casos prácticos". Editorial Académica Española.
Melián Navarro, Amparo. "Cuestiones y problemas de gestión financiera". Alicante Universidad Miguel Hernández D.L. 2000.
Melián Navarro, Amparo. "Evaluación financiera de proyectos agrarios". [Elche] Universidad Miguel Hernández 2002.
Melían Navarro, Amparo. Universidad Miguel Hernández ed. "Evaluación financiera de proyectos de inversión". Elche Universidad Miguel Hernández 1998.
Orozco Africano, Julio Mario. "Estudio de viabilidad técnica y financiera [recurso electronico]". Málaga : EUMED - Universidad de Málaga, 2011.
Suárez Suárez, Andrés S. 1939-2005. "Decisiones óptimas de inversión y financiación en la empresa". Madrid Pirámide D.L. 1991.
"El ahorro energético estudios de viabilidad económica". Madrid Díaz de Santos [2004].

Complementary bibliography

Methodology and grading

Methodology

Case studies: Learning through the analysis of actual or simulated cases in order to interpret and resolve them by employing various alternative solution procedures.
Lecture: Pass on knowledge and activate cognitive processes in students, encouraging their participation.
Problem-based learning: Develop active learning strategies through problem solving that promote thinking, experimentation, and decision making in the student.
Project-based learning: Realization of a project to solve a problem, applying acquired learning and promoting abilities related to planning, design, performing activities, and reaching conclusions.
Solving exercises and problems: Exercise, test, and apply previous knowledge through routine repetition.

Grading

The final evaluation of the subject will consist of
¿ 40% Continuous evaluation
¿ 60% Final exam in person
Continuous evaluation will consist of a series of activities consisting of questionnaires and / or assignments that will be sent through the virtual teaching platform within the proposed deadlines.
For students who have obtained an average of more than 5 in continuous assessment, the final face-to-face exam will consist of an interview with the responsible teacher with discussion of the work done. The date of accomplishment of this examination can be agreed individually.
For students who have not passed the grade of 5 the final face-to-face exam will be held on official dates and calls and will consist of activities similar to those proposed during the course.

Students: INVESTMENT AND PROJECT ANALYSIS IN RURAL AND NATURAL AREAS

General competencies

Specific competencies

Objectives (Learning outcomes)

Lecture topics

Teaching units

Course contents

Basic bibliography

Complementary bibliography

Links

Software

Methodology

Grading