Introduction to Risk-Based Project Investment Decision Rules
1 - 2 OCTOBER 2024
CAPE
Level 8, Permata Sapura, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
9.00AM - 5.00PM
RM 1,850 FOR PROFESSIONALS
10% Discount for Early Bird (until 1 September 2024) / Group / Students
INTRODUCTION
One of the most crucial decisions facing a financial manager is the choice of which investments the corporation should undertake. Making the wrong decision can be costly.
The two-day course is designed to cater to the needs of those from finance and non-finance background who are interested in enhancing their understanding of the various techniques (rules) available for use to make the decision on undertaking an investment (project). The course will further expose participants in evaluating the available projects via-a-vis the capital cost incorporating the risk, required rate of return and discounted cash flow towards achieving ‘net present value’ return.
In order to accommodate participants from various backgrounds, no prior knowledge of corporate finance will be assumed. A refresher on the basic finance principles and concepts will be delivered.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
1. Associate Professor Dr. Lai Fong Woon(UTP)
Associate Professor Dr. Lai Fong Woon is Chairing the Department of Management and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS in Malaysia. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Finance) and a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA. He obtained his PhD (in enterprise risk management) from the University of Malaya, the oldest university in Malaysia. He has been teaching in higher learning institutions since 1998. Prior to joining education line, Dr. Lai has worked in two stock broking companies in Malaysia. He held an Investment Advisor’s Representative License issued by the Malaysian Securities Commission in 1997. He was also an external writer for licensing examinations conducted by an industry authority in the country. Dr. Lai has also published management books, indexed journals and presented in local and international conferences his research papers in the areas of corporate finance, strategy, risk management, socio-economic analysis and higher education research. Dr. Lai’s past and present professional body memberships include the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance, Malaysian Institute of Management, Professional Risk Managers International Association and Malaysian Association of Risk and Insurance Management.
*fee quoted does not include SST, GST, HRDF service fee / VAT or withholding tax (if applicable).
*fee quoted does not include SST, GST, HRDF service fee / VAT or withholding tax (if applicable).
Centre for Advanced & Professional Education (CAPE)
Level 16, Menara 2,
Menara Kembar Bank Rakyat,
50470, Jalan Travers,
Kuala Lumpur.
+605 - 368 7558 /
+605 - 368 8485
cape@utp.edu.my