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About the Course

Learn how debt and equity can be used to finance infrastructure investments and how investors approach infrastructure investments! According to the OECD, the global infrastructure investment requirement by 2030 for transport, electricity generation, transmission & distribution, and water & telecommunications totals to 71 trillion dollars. This figure represents about 3.5% of the annual World GDP from 2007 to 2030. The European Commission estimated, that by 2020, Europe will need between 1.5 - 2 trillion Euros in infrastructure investments. Between 2011 and 2020, about 500 billion Euros will be required for the implementation of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) program, 400 billion Euros for Energy distribution networks and smart grids, 200 billion Euros on Energy transmission networks and storage, and 500 billion Euros for the upgrade and construction of new power plants. An additional 38 - 58 billion Euros and 181 - 268 billion Euros in capital investment will be needed to achieve the targets set by the European Commission for broadband diffusion. Traditionally investments in infrastructure were financed using public sources. However, severe budget constraints and inefficient management of infrastructure by public entities have led to an increased involvement of private investors in the business. The course focuses on how private investors approach infrastructure projects from the standpoint of equity, debt, and hybrid instruments. The course concentrates on the practical aspects of project finance: the most frequently used financial techniques for infrastructure investments. The repeated use of real life examples and case studies will allow students to link the theoretical background to actual business practices. In the end of the course, students will be capable of analyzing a complex transaction, identifying the key elements of a deal, and suggesting proper solutions for deal structuring from a financial advisor's perspective. Course Format The course will consist of lecture videos, readings, and talks given by guest speakers. Although we do hope you will attend the entire course, it is possible to just focus on single topics. Suggested Readings The course is designed to be self-contained, there are no obligatory readings that must be acquired outside of the course. For students interested in additional study material, you may refer to: • Gatti Stefano, "Project Finance in theory and practice", Academic Press, 2nd edition, 2012....

Top reviews

SA

Dec 27, 2020

very useful course I learned a lot of things related to project finance, the instructor was good as well. I just wanted to know if there is a list of the meaning of the key words used in the course.

TG

Aug 19, 2020

I enjoyed the course. The material is well explained, good details and examples. Gives a good base of Project finance with focus on the insfrustructur phases and the relevant risks and solutions.

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By Landelin N

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Sep 4, 2023

the content

of the course was well articulated

and understandable

By Athenkosi G

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Apr 30, 2020

The course is made easy through the provision of practical exams.

By Jaime C

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May 24, 2017

Terrific training, I got a real understanding of Project Finance.

By Pishenbay U

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Sep 13, 2017

Great course with insigtful content and knowledgeable lecturer!

By Esosa N

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Oct 25, 2021

An insighful and knowledged packed course on Project Financing

By Joshua A

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Sep 6, 2021

great course content.....the delivery was excellent too......

By Рогова Е М

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Aug 20, 2021

Very interesting, well balanced and practically oriented class

By Noel F A

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Nov 2, 2019

great course, whic give you a wide vision of project financing

By Roman H

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May 30, 2017

Very well set up and easy to follow ... great course structure

By Win T

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Jun 12, 2024

That is a very demanding job and challenging. I like it much.

By M G D

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Nov 11, 2020

Course was pretty good and helped me to understand and learn.

By Marko K

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Jan 18, 2017

Very pedagogical, excellent examples, could not ask for more.

By Teja

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Jul 6, 2021

Too good course. Highly interesting and value adding course.

By Sabina R H

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Jun 13, 2020

This course was fantastic it will help with my profession.

By Alejandro T

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Dec 16, 2017

Great introduction to understand how project finance works.

By Edem

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Dec 11, 2016

Simply Brilliant - Challenging and I learnt a lot. Thanks!!

By Jorge R

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Apr 11, 2021

Professor excel to explain complex issues in an easy form.

By Тахир

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Feb 12, 2017

Outstanding course both in content and presentation sides!

By Eng I A

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Sep 7, 2016

Good lessons for Financing and Investing in infrastructure

By Md. R I S

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Dec 7, 2020

Phenomenal course. Much respect for the Mr. Stefano Gatti

By Talha Y

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Jan 25, 2023

Excellent course , very good instructor , god bless him

By Simon W

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Jan 31, 2022

Very nice course. Great content that is visualized well.

By Gianina B

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Oct 9, 2021

Excelente, casos practicos y muy didáctico el instructor

By Kamel B M

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Feb 8, 2021

He's a superb instructor! I wish he taught other courses

By Zakhar N

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May 6, 2020

Great presentation. Perhaps more modeling would be good.