This course expands the knowledge of a construction project manager to include an understanding of economics and the mathematics of money, an essential component of every construction project. Topics covered include the time value of money, the definition and calculation of the types of interest rates, and the importance of Cash Flow Diagrams.
Este curso forma parte de Programa especializado: Gestión de obras
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Acerca de este Curso
There is no prior knowledge that is needed; however, an understanding of simple and compound interest, financial keywords would be beneficial.
Qué aprenderás
The basic economics of the essential components in every construction project
The definition and calculation of different types of interest rates
The importance of Cash Flow Diagrams
Habilidades que obtendrás
- Financial Modeling
- Project
- Finance
- Real Estate
There is no prior knowledge that is needed; however, an understanding of simple and compound interest, financial keywords would be beneficial.
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Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Introduction To The Construction Finance Course
Professor Ibrahim Odeh provides an overview of the Construction Finance course, and introduces the guest speakers.
The Mathematics of Money
Professor Ibrahim Odeh discusses the Mathematics of Money beginning with a definition of the Time Value of Money. Calculating simple and compound interest rates are covered along with distinguishing between nominal and effective interest rates. Illustrated in this module is drawing a cash flow diagram.
Real Estate Finance for Development Projects
Professor Anthony Webster introduces real estate finance providing an overview of the real estate project lifecycle, a discussion on zoning code parameters, and examples of estimating the sales price of a property.
Financial Plans for Development Projects
Professor Anthony Webster provides an in-depth look at designing and building commercial real estate by looking at financial plans. The module ends with a deep dive into decision tree analysis.
Project Finance
Professor Bob Dewing discusses project finance and provides an overview of Global Project Finance. The roles of stakeholders in project finance is reviewed in depth.
Risk In Project Finance
Eduardo Gamez discusses risk in project financing outlining the different entities involved in a transaction for a project.
Reseñas
- 5 stars80,97Â %
- 4 stars15,43Â %
- 3 stars2,39Â %
- 2 stars0,65Â %
- 1 star0,54Â %
Principales reseñas sobre CONSTRUCTION FINANCE
Need to make sure peer graded projects are given the answers first so that correct answers are not being rejected by people with incorrect answers.
The course has been great and very enlightening. As a construction professional I have learnt great tips. Very concise course.
Excellent course, this course has very good and qualified professors. Thanks professor Ibrahim Odeh for this great class about Construction Finance...
The course was both challenging and informative. I found most of what I learned in this course will be applied going forward. I took this course as a goal through my employer.
Acerca de Programa especializado: Gestión de obras
The Construction Management specialization is curated for professionals in the construction and civil engineering industry looking to advance their careers. Through this specialization, students will gain comprehensive industry knowledge along with the latest trends and development within the industry. This 5-course specialization will cover the major facets of construction management including project initiation and planning, scheduling techniques and procedures, cost estimating and control, and construction project financials. After students complete this specialization, they will have gained significant skills and tools to stay relevant and ahead of the curve in the world of construction management.

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