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Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects

Lesson 4 of 11

Payback & Time Value of Money

Simple Payback: Uses and Limits
Time Value of Money & Discounting
NPV and IRR: Rigorous Project Evaluation
Payback & Time Value Check

Life-Cycle Costing & Total Cost of Ownership

Total Cost of Ownership
Life-Cycle Cost Examples
Life-Cycle Costing Check

Comparing & Prioritising Projects

Portfolio Approach: Not All Projects Are Equal
Financing Options & Impact on Decision
Economic Analysis Check

Capstone Project

Capstone: Economic Analysis Diagnostics

Level 2/Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects

Payback & Time Value of Money4 / 11

Payback & Time Value Check

Quiz on payback, NPV, IRR, and discount rates.

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