Investment Decision: Techniques to determine the optimal allocation of resources 

Learning Objectives:
Gain critical insights and practical working knowledge of the financial techniques utilized to optimally allocate resources within your organization. After completing this session you will be able to:

• Outline the Capital Budgeting process and why it is critical to the long-term success of an organization
• Define how cash flow is determined and the impact it has on the Capital Budgeting process
• Define, compare and contrast the following investment decision analysis techniques:

• Discounted Cash Flow
• Net Present Value
• Internal Rate of Return

• Define the role of payback and discounted payback
• Outline how to leverage the various investment ranking techniques
• Describe risk analysis within the capital investment process and how to measure it
• Define Real Options and how they can be utilized with the Capital Investment process

Delivery Method:
Self-Study

Program Level:
Basic