Project Feasibility Study Syllabus

Divine Word College of Legazpi
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION
Legazpi City

Syllabus in Project Feasibility Study
Course Code and No. _____
First Semester AY 2015-2016

I. COURSE TITLE : Project Feasibility Study

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course seeks to provide knowledge, skills and tools to successfully plan, design and start a new business venture for those considering self-employment after graduation and those who are already committed as entrepreneurs through the creation of Project Feasibility Study.

III. COURSE PRE-REQUISITES : None

IV. CREDIT UNITS : 3 units

V. TIME ALLOTMENT : 54 Hours/3 Hours per Week

VI. GENERAL OBJECTIVES :  
1. To be more knowledgeable about the business environment, tradition and opportunities in the Philippines

2. To understand and apply entrepreneurial skills

3.  Acquire knowledge on how to plan, design and start a new business. 

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES, CONTENT AND ACTIVITIES:

Lecture, Simulation/Role Play, Case Study Analysis, Research Work, Report, Video, Presentation, Discussions, Debate, Research, Project

Handouts, Powerpoint Presentation, Overhead Projector, Chart Quizzes, Examination

To gain clear understanding of the subject matter and guidelines

1. Overview (2 Hours)

a. Course Syllabus Orientation

b. Setting and Levelling of Expectancies

c. Sharing of Personal Identity

d. Classroom Policies and Procedures

e. Grouping and Seat Plan

To understand and appreciate the importance of a feasibility study and business plan

2. The Anatomy of a Project Feasibility Study

a. Purpose

b. Contents

c. Business Plan VS Project Feasibility Study

To understand and be ready to conduct and write the socio economic study

3.   The Anatomy of a Socio-Economic Study

To understand and be ready to conduct and write the management study

4. The Anatomy of a Management Plan

a. Form of Ownership

b. Organizational Chart

c. Vision, Mission and Goals

d. Key Personnel 

e. GANNT Chart

f. Systems and Form Design

To understand and be ready to conduct and write the financial study 
5. The Anatomy of a Financial Plan

1. Financial Assumptions

2. Projected Financial Statements

a. Pre Operating

1. Projected Cost

2. Equity Financing/Amortization Schedule

b. Operating

1. Projected Profit and Loss/Statement of Financial Performance

2. Projected Cash Flow 

3. Projected Balance Sheet/Statement of Financial Position

3. Financial Analysis

a. Variable Cost

b. Fixed Cost

c. Break Even Analysis

1. Profit Break Even Point Sales Volume for Multiple Product Service Business

d. Return on Asset

e. Return on Invstment

f. Cash Payback Period

g. Payback

h. Current ratio

i. Debt to Equity Lecture

To understand and be ready to conduct and write the technical study 
6. The Anatomy of a Technical Plan

a. Product/Service Description

b. Production/Service Process

3. Project Site/Vicinity Map

4. Project Layout

5. Waste and Waste Disposals Method

6. Cost of Machineries and Equipment

7. Cost of Furniture and Fixtures

8. Cost of Office Supplies

9. Organizational Costs

10. Utilities

11. Systems Form and Design

To understand and be ready to conduct and write the marketing study 
7. The Anatomy of a Marketing Plan

1. Market Description

2. Demand Analysis

3. Supply Analysis

4. Demand Supply Gap Analysis

5. General Marketing Practices

6. Proposed Marketing Program

a. Target Market

b. Sales Force

c. Product Mix Strategies

d. Market Timing and Scheduling

e. Pricing Strategies

f. Transportation and Delivery Strategies

g. Advertising and Promotion Strategy

h. Storage and Warehousing Strategy

i. Branding and Packaging Strategies

j. Terms and Conditions of Sale

7. Sales Projection

8. Systems and Form 

To understand and be ready to conduct and write the preliminary pages 
8. The Preliminary Pages

1. Title Page

2. Table of Contents

3. Recommendation for Defense

4. Result of Defense

5. Approval Sheet

6. Acknowledgement

7. Executive Summary

To understand and be ready to conduct and write the appendices     
9.  APPENDICES

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Letter to Respondent

3. Survey Questionnaire

4. Samples of filled Survey Questionnaire

To acquaint on a deeper level to the trade and acceptable business practices as well as current product and service trends as seen through the consumers’ perspective.

10. Skills Training Seminar/ Trade Fair/ Food Booth

11. Oral Defense

VII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS : 
Class Recitation, Short and Long Quizzes, Midterm and Final Exam, Attendance

VIII. GRADING SYSTEM : 
Prelim Class Standing 67% + Prelim Exam 33%

Midterm Class Standing 67% + Midterm Exam 33%

Pre-Final Class Standing 67% + Pre-Final Exam 33%

Tentative Final Class Standing 67% + Final Exam 33%

Final Grade Prelim + Midterm + Prefinal + Tentative Final / 4

IX. REFERENCES : 
A Guide to Teaching Introduction to Entrepreneurship: Success Stories of Filipino Entrepreneurs by The Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. Anvil Publishing Inc

Business Opportunities in the Philippines Nanyang Business Report Series

PREPARED BY:

JOSEPH S. ACUÑA, BSC, MBA

Professor