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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

GS

Feb 25, 2023

Very good introduction, covering main themes briskly, to an increasingly important subject. I now have a good understanding now of the main principals associated with this form of financing.

MM

Oct 14, 2019

Great introduction to the field of Infrastructure Investments. Teaches project finance context, specific industry vocabulary, essential legal framework and the basics of financial modelling.

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By James O

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Sep 4, 2020

fantastic overview of project finance.

By Yiyun Z

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Apr 24, 2019

very useful course. highly recommended

By Brad T

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Aug 18, 2020

Great introduction to Project Finance

By Guillermo D M

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May 31, 2020

the recording way is simply excellent

By Ercus F

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May 18, 2020

Great concise course. Great lecturer.

By Ignacio H O

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May 23, 2017

Great course. I totally recommend it.

By SURESH G

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Oct 20, 2022

i love to learn this amazing course

By Mirek Z

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Jul 6, 2020

Very instructive and well presented.

By Hassan F C

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May 9, 2022

The course is beautifully designed.

By Maria F P

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Sep 27, 2020

best course I have done in cousera!

By Alejandro L R

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Mar 4, 2020

Excelente curso, de mucha calidad!

By Alejandro Y

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Dec 23, 2017

EXCELLENT, WHAT AN AMAZING TEACHER

By Mabi M

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Jan 8, 2019

five star . a very concise course

By Angel L

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Jul 4, 2018

excellent content, easy to follow

By Denys S G d M

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May 8, 2018

Great course and market overview!

By Anta D

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Aug 6, 2019

Bon overview du project finance

By Adnan A K N

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Oct 21, 2024

Extra-Ordinary Course Content!

By CÉSAR A Z

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Nov 16, 2021

Excellent course. Thanks a lot

By Fabien S

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Dec 7, 2019

Excellent and very educational

By supanut s

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Oct 21, 2019

Great and wide open experience

By Jeetendra K

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Jul 27, 2024

Found the course interesting.

By Joseph K

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Jan 4, 2024

Good course. Good Professor.

By Kaidi Y

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Dec 20, 2016

Very well structured course.

By Ömer F A

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Aug 11, 2023

Better than I was expected.

By Vineet K S

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Jun 27, 2019

very good and knowledgeable