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Overview
Starting from the principles of cost-benefit analysis and financial appraisal, the Transport Investment Appraisal course at the University of Leeds covers the key methods and techniques, and includes worked examples and case studies from road and rail, as well as multi-modal packages. Recent technical developments and appraisal issues are also covered.
Features
The course benefits from the expertise of our research-active staff and draws upon ITS’ experience advising the Department for Transport (DfT) and other leading transport organisations. The course structure below gives a guide to what you can expect from the course. This course is suitable for those who are new to the field and for more experienced professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of project appraisal; financial appraisal and cost-benefit analysis
- Transport Business Cases; TAG; and appraisal systems worldwide
- Value for money, discounting, decision-making, risk and optimism bias
- Applications and case studies on different modes; CBA Workshop
- Valuation of costs and benefits (i): travel time savings and the productivity of travel time
- Valuation of costs and benefits (ii): service quality, safety, environment and health
- Appraisal of High Speed Rail; Road case studies
- Appraisal of walking, cycling and urban realm
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
Blended
Campus Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Economics Transportation Engineering View 100 other Short Courses in Economics in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The course is ideally suited for transport professionals already working in the field of transport appraisal looking to extend their knowledge and discuss issues, and those who are moving into this field of work.
- Attendees typically come from government bodies, industry, consultancies and academia, and are drawn from the UK and worldwide. As such, the course is an opportunity to discuss transport and appraisal issues with an interesting and diverse group.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Leeds
United Kingdom
637 - 1103 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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