
Capital Budgeting Simulation
Students master capital budgeting by assuming a CFO role to make critical investment decisions

Simulation Overview
The Capital Budgeting Simulation, developed by investment bankers and finance academics, offers a realistic exploration of investment decision-making processes.
Students engage in evaluating, selecting, and managing investment projects, using techniques like NPV, IRR, and Payback Period.
This simulation emphasizes critical thinking, with students being assessed on their ability to optimize capital allocation for maximum return on investment.









Key Features
Duration
60 min
Ideal for
Undergraduate Programs
Pre-requisites
Basic understanding of NPV and IRR
Approach
Adaptive learning by doing
Grading
Simulator provides assessment data to grade students
Instructions
Explained by videos, case studies, pop-up windows
Real-time feedback and scores
Provided by simulator
Facilitator
Simulator runs by itself (coaching is optional)
Clocks, rules and validation
Managed by the simulator
Location
Online, in-classroom or hybrid
Pricing
Per participant, valid for 50+ students
| Currency | DIY | Primed | Guided | Facilitated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | USD 15 | USD 25 | USD 35 | USD 45 |
| EUR | EUR 13 | EUR 19 | EUR 26 | EUR 34 |
| GBP | GBP 11 | GBP 19 | GBP 26 | GBP 34 |
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Show Business CaseCreators of the Capital Budgeting Simulation
The following industry professionals were involved from the beginning in the inception, creation, development, testing, and optimization of the simulation.
Seasoned finance experience, UBS, Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank, Andrey Simonov.
Former Corporate Finance Practice Specialist, McKinsey, Gerhard Kling.
Ex Finance Director, Precomp Tools, Aatmay Upponi.
Assistant Corporate Finance professor, Fatemeh Hosseini.
Senior M&A Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, Bharat Venugopal.
Facilitator Resources
Concepts
- NPV
- IRR
- Payback Period
- Investment Decisions
- Capital Rationing
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate and prioritize capital expenditure projects using various financial metrics such as NPV, IRR and payback period.
- Understand the importance of capital budgeting in strategic financial decision-making.
- Assess the risk-return tradeoff in capital budgeting decisions and make informed choices.
- Understand the concept of capital rationing and its implications for project selection and resource allocation.
- Analyze the strategic implications of investment decisions on the long-term growth and profitability of the firm.
- Apply capital budgeting concepts to real-world scenarios and case studies to develop practical decision-making skills.
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Join this 20-minute webinar, followed by a Q&A session, to immerse yourself in the simulation.