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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

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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.

AM

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Magnificent course. Impeccably designed and nicely summarized for all those who are or wish to enter into the field of project finance. A strong recommendation from my side.

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By Anh T

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Aug 25, 2017

the course is very helpful and practical.

By Kukuh

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Jan 10, 2021

Great Courses. Give insightful knowledge

By Charles P

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Dec 23, 2016

Project finance basics, thanks Professor

By Prosper B

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Oct 4, 2022

Loved every bit of it! Very insightful.

By Kouame M a

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Jul 11, 2016

One of the best course through Coursera

By Luis G

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Jan 31, 2021

Simply wonderful once I am a beginner.

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 19, 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 7, 2018

Great course and market overview!

By Anta D

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Aug 6, 2019

Bon overview du project finance

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