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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

AW

Nov 20, 2021

Enjoyed the course by Prof Stefano Gatti. The videos, quizzes, and notes provided provided a good overview and introduction into this topic, looking forward to future sessions!

VM

Aug 23, 2020

Concepts of project finance are explained very clearly. Focus on debt syndication and loan amortization methods is specially helpful. The course content can be updated as it is slightly old.

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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

By Esteban R

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Oct 17, 2023

This Professor is the GOAT

By Vignesh.J

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Aug 17, 2017

Thanks for the oppurtunity

By BOLIFRAUD

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Apr 14, 2017

A very high quality MOOC!

By Devon G

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Sep 4, 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed that!

By Agung A L

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Mar 18, 2020

Great and amazing module

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Jun 4, 2018

submitted review earlier

By Fei G

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Mar 29, 2019

Like it. Very practical

By Wafaa N

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May 2, 2018

Very informative course

By Giuliana M R G

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Sep 27, 2017

Very good and detailed.

By Priyanshu S

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Dec 21, 2024

one of the best course

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May 25, 2025

Very practical course

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Dec 28, 2024

very wonderful course

By AYENI A E

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Apr 9, 2023

Very Exciting Course!

By Amardeep S

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Mar 29, 2023

GREAT WAY OF LEARNING

By Kirill S

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Sep 15, 2017

Thank You very much!

By Gabriela S

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Jan 4, 2022

Excelente conteúdo.

By Dr. R S

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Sep 7, 2020

Very good knowledge

By sumit k r

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Jun 8, 2020

VERY WELL EXPLAINED

By Faye i

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Jan 20, 2017

Best professor ever

By ouissal b

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Sep 19, 2024

Excellent training

By Werner H

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Nov 17, 2022

Excellent course !

By Kumarsukhadeo P G

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Nov 23, 2022

very good course.