General Information
A robust understanding of finance and procurement is vital to successful project delivery. This subject examines financing and procurement management of projects, with particular emphasis on the initiation phase, using a range of international case studies drawn from both public and private sectors. The financing component includes the design, structuring, costing, sourcing and management of project finance, credit risk analysis, the cost of capital, principles of financial accounting, capital structure, markets and securitisation. The procurement component includes different types of contractual arrangements, responsibilities and appropriate organisational structures, solicitation planning, governance, the process of feasibility analysis, bid design and selection criteria, setting of a project budget and cost baseline, and implications for contract administration and contract close-out. Together, finance and procurement management ensure the ‘right project’ is selected and that client/sponsor satisfaction and value for money are ultimately delivered.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: SSUD71-111 Subject title: Project Finance and Procurement Subject level: Postgraduate Semester/Year: January 2025 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Intensive Workload items: - Workshop: x2 (Total hours: 12) - Workshop 1
- Workshop: x2 (Total hours: 12) - Workshop 2
- Workshop: x2 (Total hours: 12) - Workshop 3
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 84) - Recommended study hours
Attendance and learning activities: -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Others
- Lynda.com Accounting fundamentals.
- Lynda.com Finance fundamentals.
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Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student.
To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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Subject code: | SSUD71-111 |
Subject title: | Project Finance and Procurement |
Subject level: | Postgraduate |
Semester/Year: | January 2025 |
Credit points: | 10.000 |
Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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Delivery mode: | Intensive |
Workload items: |
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Attendance and learning activities: |
Prescribed resources: | Others
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iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
Requisites: |
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Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Restrictions: |
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Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Show competency in project cost and procurement management
- Examine capital budgeting techniques and decision-making
- Design a procurement solution including feasibility study and budget
- Develop a financing plan for managing project cash flow requirements
- Explore case studies highlighting different project scenarios
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Assignment Working on a group project and presenting the project in class 40.00% Week 5 1,2,3,4,5 Oral Pitch Presenting a random allocated topic by only using own notes last 3 hours of Saturday week 10. 30.00% Week 10 1,5 Problem-based Learning Individual, answering questions to weekly cases 30.00% Weekly 1,5 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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Assignment | Working on a group project and presenting the project in class | 40.00% | Week 5 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Oral Pitch | Presenting a random allocated topic by only using own notes last 3 hours of Saturday week 10. | 30.00% | Week 10 | 1,5 |
Problem-based Learning | Individual, answering questions to weekly cases | 30.00% | Weekly | 1,5 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A student who has not established a basis for an extension in compliance with University and Faculty policy either by 1) not applying before the assessment due date or 2) by having an application rejected due to failure to show a justifiable cause for an extension, will receive a penalty on assessment submitted after its due date. The penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment for every day late, with the first day counted after the required submission time has passed. No assessment will be accepted for consideration seven calendar days after the due date. Where a student has been granted an extension, the late penalty starts from the new due date and time set out in the extension.
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Staff are required to report suspected misconduct. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, fabrication or falsification of data/content or other misconduct relating to assessment such as the falsification of medical certificates for assessment extensions. The longer term personal, social and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask for help if you are unsure.
If your work is subject to an inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided. Academic work under inquiry will not be marked until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct include a warning, reduced grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, suspension or expulsion from the University.
Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students according to the requirements of the Assessment Procedure Schedule A - Assessment Communication Procedure.
Whilst in most cases feedback should be provided within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, the Procedure should be checked if the assessment is linked to others or if the subject is a non-standard (e.g., intensive) subject.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
Support is available to students where a physical, mental or neurological condition exists that would impact the student’s capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks. For effective support, special requirement needs should be arranged with the University in advance of or at the start of each semester, or, for acute conditions, as soon as practicable after the condition arises. Reasonable adjustments are not guaranteed where applications are submitted late in the semester (for example, when lodged just prior to critical assessment and examination dates).
As outlined in the Accessibility and Inclusion Policy, to qualify for support, students must meet certain criteria. Students are also required to meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor who will ensure that reasonable adjustments are afforded to qualifying students.
For more information and to apply online, visit BondAbility.
Additional subject information
The focus of this subject is on project cost management, project procurement management and project initiation. It primarily addresses Program Learning Outcome #2: advise on effective implementation strategies to ensure value for money to the client/sponsor and how to meet agreed key performance indicators for project success.
Subject curriculum
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Scenarios
After the introduction of the lecturer and the expectations also the students have to introduce themselves and state their expectations. During the second part of the lecture an overview of the 12 sessions is provided before the rest of the class focusses on tools, e.g. scenario technique, which help to decide if it is worthwhile to start a project and to look for possibilities to finance the task.
SLOs included
- Examine capital budgeting techniques and decision-making
- Explore case studies highlighting different project scenarios
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Principles of accounting
Students learn the fundamentals of accounting. We will be talking about Financial Statements, Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Retained Earnings, Assets, and the Accounting Equation, All is explained using a comprehensive example and students will work on an assignment practicing their newly acquired knowledge.
SLOs included
- Show competency in project cost and procurement management
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Valuation and development of a business case
On the fundamentals of the previous week, students will learn how a project valuation is conducted and how to calculate WACC and Cash Flows. They will prepare a solution to an Airbus Case, which will be discussed in next week's class.
SLOs included
- Show competency in project cost and procurement management
- Examine capital budgeting techniques and decision-making
- Develop a financing plan for managing project cash flow requirements
- Explore case studies highlighting different project scenarios
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Decision making
Students will be introduced to the various decision-making theories and a basic four-step process for making the best decision possible, including gathering facts, identifying alternatives, and assessing the alternatives, evaluating the alternatives and settling on one of the options.
SLOs included
- Show competency in project cost and procurement management
- Examine capital budgeting techniques and decision-making
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Supply chain management (SCM)
Understanding the procurement process within companies is only possible if the students understand the concept of supply chain management. Using various examples the students learn in this session how supply chain networks are managed and how the interfaces with customers and suppliers work.
SLOs included
- Show competency in project cost and procurement management
- Design a procurement solution including feasibility study and budget
- Explore case studies highlighting different project scenarios
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Logistics and Inventory
This session focusses on the concepts behind Logistics and Inventory Management and how it influences project finance.
SLOs included
- Show competency in project cost and procurement management
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Outsourcing
Students will learn about the principles behind Outsourcing, the reasons why companies outsource, the advantages of outsourcing and the steps to a successful outsourcing project.
SLOs included
- Show competency in project cost and procurement management
- Explore case studies highlighting different project scenarios
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Procurement Strategy
Now after the fundamental topics of finance and logistics were introduced during the first 7 lectures, this session focusses on procurement and how to design a procurement strategy. Students will learn about the concept behind "make or buy" and about procurement cycles and processes.
SLOs included
- Show competency in project cost and procurement management
- Design a procurement solution including feasibility study and budget
- Explore case studies highlighting different project scenarios
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Effective negotiations
Week 9 will focus on how to effectively negotiate with a customer or supplier a contract. Students will learn about the different negotiation strategies and will understand the success factors by looking at a variety of best proactive examples.
SLOs included
- Show competency in project cost and procurement management
- Explore case studies highlighting different project scenarios
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Costing, Estimating and Pricing
In this session the difference between Costing, Estimating and Pricing is explained. Students will understand the different pricing models and the theory behind a price-demand-function as a powerful tool so estimate a project's success and to plan a project's budget.
SLOs included
- Show competency in project cost and procurement management
- Examine capital budgeting techniques and decision-making
- Design a procurement solution including feasibility study and budget
- Develop a financing plan for managing project cash flow requirements
- Explore case studies highlighting different project scenarios
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Tendering
After students have leaned about budgets, pricing and negotiation they are finally introduced to the concept of tendering. They learn about the different types of tenders and the key success factors to follow in order to win a tender.
SLOs included
- Show competency in project cost and procurement management
- Examine capital budgeting techniques and decision-making
- Design a procurement solution including feasibility study and budget
- Develop a financing plan for managing project cash flow requirements
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Wrap-up
The students will explain all 11 topics to the lecturer by using their notes only.
SLOs included
- Show competency in project cost and procurement management
- Examine capital budgeting techniques and decision-making
- Design a procurement solution including feasibility study and budget
- Develop a financing plan for managing project cash flow requirements
- Explore case studies highlighting different project scenarios