Net Present Value Analysis

(KB) Net Present Value Analysis

In this assignment you will perform a Net Present Value Analysis for a project.

1. Assume a student is planning to pursue a two-year master’s degree. There are two educational options the student is considering, with investment and cash flows as follows.

Option A: Full-Time Education Example cash investment: $100,000. Currently the student is earning $30,000. The  student will quit his/her current job to study a Master’s degree in computer science.  Upon graduation the student hopes to earn $60,000 per year in new job.

Option B: Part-Time Education Example cash investment: $100,000. Currently the student is earning $30,000. The  student can work part-time for three years at a salary of $20,000 while studying towards  the master’s degree in project management. Upon graduation the student anticipates a possible increase in salary by $10,000 (total $40,000) in the same company.

The requirements for the assignment are:

• Answer the following questions based on the unit readings:

1. Briefly describe what net present value is, how it is calculated, and what it is used for.

2. Calculate the NPV for each educational option. The discount rate is 8%.

3. Which option should the student choose? Explain your decision including  any necessary assumptions made.

• The paper must be APA-formatted as a Word document.

• SafAssign will be used to check this assignment for plagiarism. Remember to  paraphrase in your own words and do not copy directly.

• The length must be 1-2 pages, excluding the title and reference pages.

• Include at least one reference.