University of Bradford. Postgraduate Certificate. Investment Appraisal and Project Management N/A months N/A N/A

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1 UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD School of Social and International Studies Bradford Centre for International Development (BCID) Programme title: Postgraduate Certificate in Investment Appraisal and Project Management Awarding and teaching institution: Final award and interim award(s): Programme title: Programme approved / accredited by: Duration: UCAS code Relevant subject benchmark statement(s): FHEQ Level: University of Bradford Postgraduate Certificate. [Framework for Higher Education Qualifications level 7] Investment Appraisal and Project Management N/A months N/A N/A 7 Date produced: March 2011 Last updated : July 2014 Introduction The School of Social and International Studies (SSIS) at the University of Bradford in the UK is a multidisciplinary unit spanning creative writing, social work, economics, peace studies and international development. The Bradford Centre for International Development (BCID) within SSIS delivers postgraduate programmes in project planning, international development and management as well as short training programmes for development professionals, overseas-based consultancy, training and research. Teaching staff have academic backgrounds in project management and investment appraisal as well as branches of economics and other social sciences. They also share some common areas of interest, including investment planning, project and programme management, regeneration, civil society and NGOs, globalisation, community development and organisational change. 1

2 All programmes in BCID have strong vocational and skill-based elements, in line with the University s mission of Making Knowledge Work, and are designed to be relevant to contemporary issues and professions. For more information see The African Development Bank (AfDB) is a multilateral development finance institution whose ultimate aim is to alleviate poverty in Africa. To achieve its mission, the AfDB undertakes both public and private sector operations in regional member countries. Staff of the African Development Bank must be able to apply advanced investment appraisal techniques to successfully design and deliver projects that are both commercially viable and provide strong development outcomes. To support this need, the Bank has organized, in conjunction with the University of Bradford, a certificated programme of training for new Young Professionals (YPs) leading to the award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Investment Appraisal and Project Management. The programme has been developed jointly by the University of Bradford and the AfDB to address the specific needs of Young Professional staff entering the Bank each year. The programme aims to provide an advanced level of study in investment appraisal and project management. It will focus on developing strong theoretical and technical and analytical skills through a combination of lectures and detailed case study work which incorporates all the material in the programme. The material in the programme will be derived from theory and actual Bank case studies from a number of different African countries and sectors. Classroom sessions will be participatory in nature, adopting a pro-active learning experience. The programme will also involve extensive use of group work. The outcome to be achieved is that YPs will have enhanced investment appraisal and project management skills. Each of the core modules will involve two weeks of residential training followed by ten weeks of home-based study leading to the submission of a written assignment. The Certificate is intended to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to function as effective investment officers. Programme Aims The programme is intended to: A1 A2 A3 Enable you to evaluate and apply theoretical concepts relevant to Investment Appraisal and Project Management with particular reference to the African development context; Develop autonomous learning skills for lifelong learning; Develop personal and transferable skills in communication, research and planning. 2

3 Programme Learning Outcomes Postgraduate Certificate When you have successfully completed Level 7 of the programme you will be able to: LO1: Critically evaluate advanced theoretical concepts in Investment Appraisal and Project and Programme Management LO2: Demonstrate an advanced level of understanding of the principles and practice of investment appraisal and risk analysis, as well as project planning and appraisal, financial and economic analysis and project management. LO3: Evaluate complex information on a range of issues related to investment appraisal, project design, planning and management. LO4: Transfer skills learned to your particular context in the practice of investment appraisal; develop complex spreadsheet modelling skills and be effective in the written and oral communication of these concepts. Curriculum The programme consists of 60 credits, made up of core modules. Postgraduate Certificate [Level 7] The programme will provide you with the basis to reflect on your own experience and to analyse your own practice in relation to the new knowledge and skills you will acquire. It will also offer you the opportunity to formalize the learning you have acquired so far in your professional career and to integrate it with new learning. Module Code SE-7030D Module Title Type Credits Level Study period Project Planning & Financial Analysis Core SE-7031D Project Implementation Core SD-7032D Economic Analysis & Risk Assessment Core Teaching and Assessment Strategies The taught component of each module will be delivered by a series of three twoweek modules taught in Tunis where the AfDB is currently located, supported by the University of Bradford s virtual learning environment (Blackboard) which will give each YP access to the University s library and other learning resources. Each two-week teaching period involves a series of lectures, seminars, workshops and directed study using appropriate case study material supported by the virtual learning environment. Lectures will develop key concepts, theories and identify issues in policy and practice. Seminars and workshops based on small group work 3

4 will focus on applying concepts developed in the lectures to identified case studies. Seminar and workshop presentations by students provide an opportunity for formative and oral feedback as well as peer review and discussion. Case study work and directed study provide you with opportunities to research, develop, demonstrate and critique knowledge on specific topics of the programme. The mode of assessment for each module will consist of two components. The first part of the assessment will be an assessed group work case study exercise leading to a presentation of the main findings and the submission of a report. This will account for 30% of the overall module mark. The second assessment component, accounting for 70% of the overall mark, will be the submission of a 2,500 word individual assignment which will be completed in the ten-week period after the incountry component of the programme is completed. YPs will be supported during this period of distance assessment by the programme team using the University s virtual learning environment. Assessment Regulations This Programme conforms to the standard University Assessment Regulations for Postgraduate Programmes which are available at the following link: Admission Requirements Applications to the PGC will come from suitably qualified staff, recruited annually to join the Bank s Young Professional (YP) programme. The minimum requirement would normally be a good Honours degree, but typically, YPs will already possess a Masters degree as well as relevant work experience and will have been recruited through an extremely competitive global recruitment process. Only Bank employees recommended and selected by the Bank will be eligible to be enrolled on this programme. If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate this learning in order to provide you with exemptions from specified modules contained within the curriculum. Please talk to us if you do not fit the standard pattern of entry qualifications. We are continually reviewing and developing our practices and policies to make the University more inclusive, but if you are disabled we may need to make some adjustments to make sure that you are not disadvantaged. We would advise you to contact the programme leader before you apply to discuss this. Learning Resources The JB Priestley Library on the city campus and our specialist library in the School of Management, provide a wide range of printed and electronic resources to support your studies. For Bradford based students, or if you are visiting the campus for a limited period of study time, we offer quiet study space if you want to work on your own, and group study areas for the times when you need to discuss work with fellow students. Subject librarians for each School provide training sessions and individual 4

5 guidance in finding the information you need for your assignment, and will help you organise your references properly. Student PC clusters can be found in both our libraries and elsewhere on the campus. You can also use the University's wireless network to access the internet from your own laptop. Most of our journals are available online (both on and off campus), and you can also access your University account, personal information and programme-related materials this way. Staff are on hand during the daytime to help you if you get stuck, and there is a 24 hour IT helpline available. The six-week teaching component of this programme will be delivered in Tunis by a team of University of Bradford staff. YPs registered on Blackboard will therefore have access to the complete range of e-learning resources available to domestic students. During the ten-week distance assessment component, the students will also have access to learning resources and staff time through Blackboard and . Student Support and Guidance Programme Team Support for you personally and in your programme of study, will be provided both by the University and the Programme Team. You will be allocated a personal tutor who is someone with whom you will be able to talk about any academic or personal concerns. The School will ensure that there is someone available with whom you feel comfortable to help and support you. You will be provided with a comprehensive series of handbooks that you can consult on a range of learning issues and your programme tutors will be available to consult on subject specific queries. Students Union We value the feedback provided by students and collaborate with the Students Union, through a system of student representatives and formal staff student liaison committees, so that any issues you wish to raise are addressed rapidly. The Students Union provide professional academic representation and advice. The Students Union and the University work in partnership to provide confidential counselling and welfare services where you can get help with any aspect of your personal or academic life. Student Financial and Information Services (part of the Hub) will provide you with information about a diverse range of issues. International Students can access a range of additional advice and support services through the Student s Union. Employability and Career Development The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance their employability profile, commitment towards a career pathway(s) and to implementing a career plan. Professional career guidance and development support is available throughout your time as a student and as a graduate from Career Development Services. The support available from Career Development Services includes a wide range of information resources, one to one appointments, a weekly workshop programme, a mentoring programme, graduate recruitment and careers fairs, plus information and help to you find part time work, summer work placements, internship programmes and graduate/postgraduate entry vacancies. In addition, some students will receive seminars and workshops delivered by Career Development Services as part of their 5

6 programme of study. All students are encouraged to access Career Development Services at an early stage during their studies and to use the extensive resources available on their web site Career Development Services annually undertakes a survey of all postgraduates to find out their destination six months after graduation. The survey gathers data on the employment and further study routes graduates have entered and a range of other information including job roles, name and location of employers, salary details etc. The survey findings for each programme of study are presented on the programme information pages on the University website and via Career Development Services website Academic Skillls Advice Service For postgraduate students on taught programmes who are looking to improve their marks during their time at university, study skills and maths advice is available to all regardless of degree discipline. Students can access a programme of interactive workshops and clinics which is delivered throughout the year. This is in addition to our extremely popular face-to-face guidance from our advisers, who also offer a wide range of online and paper based materials for self-study. Disability Disabled students will find a supportive environment at Bradford where we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of student life are accessible to everyone. The Disability Service can help by providing support, advice and equipment to help you get the most out of your time at Bradford. It is a place where you can discuss any concerns you may have about adjustments that you may need, whether these relate to study, personal care or other issues. For more information contact the Disability Service by phoning: or via disabilities@bradford.ac.uk University Policies and Initiatives Ecoversity is a strategic project of the University which aims to embed the principles of sustainable development into our decision-making, learning and teaching, research activities campus operations and lives of our staff and students. We aspire to become a leading University in this area. The facilities we create for teaching and learning, including teaching spaces, laboratories, IT labs and social spaces, will increasingly reflect our commitments to sustainable development. Staff and student participation in this initiative is crucial to its success and its inclusion in the programme specification is a clear signal that it is at the forefront of our thinking in programme development, delivery, monitoring and review. In your programme you will find these principles underlie the teaching learning and assessment strategies in all three modules, which deal with planning and designing sustainable investment projects. In addition, the themes and issues of ecoversity are particularly exemplified in Module 3: Economic Analysis and Risk Assessment, which deals with assessing the impact of investment projects on the environment. 6

7 We are also committed in SSIS to giving you opportunities to engage in debates about the meaning and future of Sustainable Development. For more details see Further Information: For further information, please check the University website or contact SSIS Admissions Office. The Admissions Office The University of Bradford Richmond Road Bradford, BD7 1DP UK +44 (0) The Admissions Office Bradford Centre for International Development. School of Social and International Studies (SSIS) The University of Bradford Richmond Road Bradford, BD7 1DP UK +44 (0) The contents of this programme specification may change, subject to the University's regulations and programme approval, enhancement and review procedures. 7

8 Appendices: Postgraduate Certificate Investment Appraisal and Project Management 1. Programme Learning Outcomes Level Code Title Type LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 7 SE-7030D Project Planning & Financial Analysis Core A A A A 7 SE-7031D Project Implementation Core A A A A 7 SE-7032D Economic Analysis & Risk Assessment Core A A A A Notes A = this outcome is formally assessed in the module S = this outcome is explicitly supported in the learning and teaching but is not formally assessed 1

9 2. Teaching Map Level Module Title Type SE-7030D Project Planning & Financial Analysis Core X X X X 7 SE-7031D Project Implementation Core X X X X 7 SE-7032D Economic Analysis & Risk Assessment Core X X X X Teaching and Learning Methods 1. Lectures 2. Seminars/Group Discussions 3. Case Studies 4. Group Work 2

10 3: Assessment Map Level Module Title Type SE-7030D Project Planning & Financial Analysis Core X X 7 SE-7031D Project Implementation Core X X 7 SE-7032D Economic Analysis & Risk Assessment Core X X Methods of Assessment 1. Group Assignment 2. Individual Assignment 3