Short Summary*

This intensive workshop seeks to develop a working knowledge of the fundamentals of designing ventures and business proposals via projects. The study will focus on market appraisal, business development, managerial issues both at development and operational stages, stakeholders' issues and structuring and financial planning, etc. as well as strategic planning of the pertinent social, political, community and environmental issues. All project implementation strategies are also formulated during this phase, including major decisions on management of quality, risks and procurement issues.

The results are presented in a formatted document that is typically referred to as Project Definition Report. This document will contain a firm business case for the project, often used for financing purposes, and is the basis for sanctioning the project to proceed to the implementation phase. This course will cover the entire front-end phase, including conceptualisation/creation, appraisal/definition and documentation stages of projects and programs. The course will leverage knowledge in a number of disciplines.

Notes:
*Intensive lecture sessions in each unit are followed by tutorial and case studies or project work sessions for deep learning outcomes. A knowledge assessment will be conducted for those participants wishing to obtain a Certificate of Completion of a given unit of study.