Appraisal methods and tools

Appraisal methods and tools

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Fourth Year

Subject: Project Management (MGT 258)

Unit 4: Project Appraisal and Risk Management

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of appraisal methods and tools.
• Apply the relevant concepts to a defined organizational or venture situation using evidence and stated assumptions.

Curriculum Scope

• Meaning of project appraisal
• Common methods of project appraisal
• Tools for project appraisal

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Appraisal foundations

   1. Explain project appraisal and its decision purpose.
   2. Assess technical, financial, economic and organizational aspects.
   3. Identify information required for comparison.

2. Methods and tools

   1. Compare relevant financial and nonfinancial appraisal methods.
   2. Use stated inputs for illustrative calculations.
   3. Select tools suited to the project and evidence.

3. Decision application

   1. Evaluate alternatives against explicit criteria.
   2. Assess assumptions, risks and sensitivity.
   3. Present a reasoned recommendation with limitations.

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Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, revised four-year BBS curriculum, PDF pages 124–125.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit or component allocations apply at their stated level; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here. Examples involving current laws, rates, institutional products or Nepalese status must identify the relevant period and official materials; no changing numerical or legal requirements are invented here.