This course is part of the Construction Management Specialization

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Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA

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Construction Management SpecializationColumbia University

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This course expands the knowledge of a construction project manager to include an understanding of economics and the mathematics of money, an essential component of every construction project. Topics covered include the time value of money, the definition and calculation of the types of interest rates, and the importance of Cash Flow Diagrams.
The course covers these topics in three sections. The first section focuses on the foundation of building the mathematics of money, often referred to as value of money. It also highlights the present value techniques and the internal rate of return from a construction manager point of view.
 
The second section of the course focuses on vertical construction finance and the last part focuses on horizontal construction finance. Under the vertical construction finance, the instructor discusses real estate finance and how that has been done with more in-depth details and gives examples for students to solve with instructions. 

The last topic, horizontal finance, is divided into two parts. To begin, the instructor introduces vast details about public private partnership. This module highlights around three case studies about PPP projects, which would be an introduction to project financing in horizontal work. After introducing case studies, the instructor demonstrates the risks associated with construction finance. After that, similar to the previous three courses, the course finishes with emphasizing the importance of construction finance.

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Construction Management Specialization

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There is no prior knowledge that is needed; however, an understanding of simple and compound interest, financial keywords would be beneficial.

Approx. 17 hours to complete

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What you will learn

The basic economics of the essential components in every construction project
The definition and calculation of different types of interest rates
The importance of Cash Flow Diagrams

Skills you will gain

Financial Modeling
Project
Finance
Real Estate

Flexible deadlines

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Course 4 of 5 in the

Construction Management Specialization

Beginner Level

There is no prior knowledge that is needed; however, an understanding of simple and compound interest, financial keywords would be beneficial.

Approx. 17 hours to complete

English

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Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA

Instructor, Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University

Director of Research and Founder, Global Leaders in Construction Management

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Introduction To The Construction Finance Course

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 6 min), 2 readings

4 hours to complete

The Mathematics of Money

4 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 130 min)

12 videos

Mathematics of Money - Project Evaluation11mComputing Interest / Simple Interest Calculations9mCompound Interest Calculations12mSimple vs. Compound Interest Rate Example / Nominal and Effective Rate14mNominal Interest Rate Example and Minimum Attractive Rate of Return15mPresent and Future Value of Money11mFuture Value of a Uniform Series11mUniform Series8mUniform Series: A deeper dive11mEquations for Uniform Series9mNet Present Value (NPV) Example8mInternal Rate of Return (IRR) Example8m

2 practice exercises

Mathematics Of Money45mCase Study: Mathematics of Money30m

Week2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Real Estate Finance for Development Projects

4 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 134 min)

12 videos

Introduction to Financing Development Projects10mFeasibility Study Example -- Project Parameters13mDevelopment Costs6m"Comps" based Property Sale, Tax, Gain and Return12m"Cap Rate" based Sale, Tax Gain and Return15mPreview of "Discounted Cash Flow" Methods for Gain and Return11mFramework for "Discounted Cash Flow" (DCF) Analysis10m"Net Present Value" DCF Method for Project Evaluation15mNet Present Value (NPV) Examples4m"Internal Rate of Return" (IRR) Method for Project Evaluation12mNPV and IRR Analysis with Excel11mChanging and Comparing Compounding Periods10m

2 practice exercises

Real Estate Finance Development Projects30mFeasibility Study: Estimating The Sales Price45m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Financial Plans for Development Projects

3 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 132 min)

12 videos

Introduction to Financial Plans for Development Projects14mDebt Financing of Real Estate Projects10mConstruction Loan Example10mNet Comprehensive Cash Flows for Sponsor and Lender9mDCF Project Evaluation for Sponsor and Lender14mIntroduction to Decision Tree Analysis - 114mIntroduction to Decision Tree Analysis - 28mDecision Tree Example - Overview10mSolving the Example in Excel10mAnalysis of the Tree Results7mDecision Tree Example with Time Value of Cash9mAnalysis of the Tree Results with Time Value Considered10m

1 practice exercise

Designing and Building Commercial Real Estate30m

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Project Finance

2 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 111 min)

1 hour to complete

Risk In Project Finance

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 30 min)

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TOP REVIEWS FROM CONSTRUCTION FINANCE

by BOAug 19, 2018

Excellent course led by esteemed people with many years of experience in the industry. Very practical and thorough survey of concepts and tools in the industry.

by DGApr 7, 2021

Great and Super Course. Thanks to all the experts. They were great. A special thanks to Professor Odeh who has done a superb job.

by WHNov 9, 2021

Moving from IT Project Manangement into the world of Construction Manaement and this course has really helped put me on the right path. Confident I will start out strong and keep asking questions!

by KKMay 16, 2020

It was very helpful for learning concepts like IRR, ARR, lean, risk management and simultaneously quizzes for every module is conducted. It is worth to take the course.

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About the Construction Management Specialization

The Construction Management specialization is curated for professionals in the construction and civil engineering industry looking to advance their careers. Through this specialization, students will gain comprehensive industry knowledge along with the latest trends and development within the industry. This 5-course specialization will cover the major facets of construction management including project initiation and planning, scheduling techniques and procedures, cost estimating and control, and construction project financials. After students complete this specialization, they will have gained significant skills and tools to stay relevant and ahead of the curve in the world of construction management.

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