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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Construction Finance by Columbia University

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About the Course

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....

Top reviews

WH

Nov 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!

DG

Sep 4, 2018

Great course that helped understand financing throughout construction. I'm an attorney who recently joined a housing developer, and this course really assisted my understanding of the industry.

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By NELSON A C M

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Jul 31, 2019

I highly reccomend you to take all courses of the specialization and get ahead in knowledge and managerial skills.

By Juan D C

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Jun 11, 2017

A very good introduction to project finance. Taught by top level professionals. Clear and straight forward course.

By Curtis P

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Mar 9, 2023

Great course. I think it could use a little more time on IRR, NPV, and the formulas but overall a great course.

By Julio O

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Jun 13, 2021

Very uselful content. Neatly presented, all the presentations are easy to follow and the teachers are excellent.

By Francisco B C

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Jul 4, 2021

I am very pleased with the content, teachers and all the resources available

very useful to gain more knowledge

By Georgios S

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May 11, 2021

Very detailed and well explained course! Many thanks to the instructors for this challenging series of courses.

By Thomas M

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Aug 10, 2017

This course will be a great basis for me moving forward. Very informative, with a great cast of lecturers.

By Richard S

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Jun 27, 2017

Well put together course, the presenters were wonderful. Nice to have exposure to other things not always

By Eric Y

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Mar 24, 2020

Really enjoyed the course, I found it highly relevant to my role as a real estate development manager.

By Tara S

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Sep 21, 2017

Great course to get a foundation in the world of real estate/construction finance. Highly recommended!

By Alexander K

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Apr 24, 2020

Highly informative, plenty of real-world examples and practical applications. 10/10 would recommend.

By Ozni L

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Jan 3, 2021

Great very informational and given great in site on the inner workings of the construction industry

By Ayush S

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Dec 21, 2020

Very informative for a newcomer. Imbibes succinct understanding of the novel concepts introduced.

By Jorge A T N

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Apr 30, 2020

Excelente curso! los profesores tienen mucha experiencia y los ejemplos son claros y funcionales.

By Zachary P

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Aug 9, 2023

Thank you for the very informative course. I love the expert examples from real world projects.

By Zenaida S R

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Jun 14, 2022

I'm really glad I took this course! It confirmed my knowledge and experience on the subject.

By HARSHITH N

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Jul 9, 2022

very useful for construction managers and who are related to construction industry

By Adellia R M M

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Mar 15, 2024

I think this course, as well as Coursera, has become my number one favorite course.

By Saurabh T

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Oct 16, 2020

Great learning ! Recommended for those who are attached with construction industry.

By Ziaul R S

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Oct 3, 2020

GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE FROM THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY SPECIALLY LEAN METHODOLOGY.

By Vishal

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Jan 4, 2021

Thank you Ibrahim Odeh sir. I will miss your teachings and hoping to meet you soon

By Kalilou T

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Feb 4, 2020

Great. I recommend this courses / specialization for any Construction profesional.

By om p s

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May 24, 2017

Best course in construction Finance by great university and best teacher of World

By JULIAN R D C

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Mar 21, 2021

Really helpful in understanding concepts to take in to account in construction.

By Alejandro D l T C

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Oct 21, 2018

Gran curso, me ayudo bastante a entender el financiamiento el manejo del riesgo