Investment Appraisal and Risk Analysis

Objectives

• Understand the principles and techniques of investment appraisal.
• Learn how to evaluate and assess investment projects effectively.
• Explore risk analysis methods and their application in investment decisions.
• Develop skills in using financial models for investment and risk assessment.

Content

Introduction to Investment Appraisal

• Overview of investment appraisal and its importance
• Key methods: NPV, IRR, Payback Period, and Profitability Index
• Time value of money in investment decision-making
• Estimating cash flows and financial projections

Risk Analysis in Investment Decisions

• Identifying and categorizing investment risks
• Techniques for risk quantification (sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, etc.)
• Assessing the impact of economic, market, and operational risks
• Incorporating risk into financial models and decision-making

Financial Models for Investment and Risk Assessment

• Building and interpreting financial models for investment appraisal
• Monte Carlo simulation for risk analysis
• Using decision trees in investment analysis
• Evaluating project sensitivity and robustness

Advanced Techniques in Investment Appraisal and Risk Mitigation

• Real options analysis in investment decisions
• Strategies for managing investment risks
• Diversification and portfolio risk management
• Ethical considerations and regulatory impacts in investment appraisal

DATE:

1ST BATCH:        10th – 13th Feb, 2026       

2ND BATCH:       2nd – 5th Jun, 2026 

3RD BATCH:       28th – 30th Sep, 2026