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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Financing and Investing in Infrastructure by Università Bocconi

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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

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.

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 Simphiwe M

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Aug 25, 2020

Very engaging course. Lecturer notes & weekly slides helped a lot with understanding & grasping the concepts.

By Nicolas-Patience B

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Dec 28, 2017

Insightful and straight to the point course. This gave me a clear understanding of somehow complex processes.

By Massimiliano B

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Feb 21, 2024

Very good, clear and pragmatic. Only minor comment relates to the fact that it is a little bit dated.

By Isabel H M

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Aug 22, 2017

Very well explained syllabus. It covers both thoreticall and practical matters. Very recommended.

By Maria C C

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Mar 8, 2017

Nice course! the slide should provide the same info of the video to have a quick reference

By Yannick E F

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Jan 10, 2018

Very useful course that gives you the basics of what project finance is and how it works.

By Simon B

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Sep 26, 2022

Well structured course materials, knowledge fused with skills! Great Presenter!

By Gabdo T M

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Jun 30, 2020

Good stuff!!! provides a good overview of how infrastructure financing works.

By Bryan W

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Nov 4, 2018

Clear and concise tutorials, that aren't too long in duration for each lesson

By Tedric T

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May 25, 2020

Concepts are explained in a simple and clear manner, with engaging videos

By Vikas S

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Apr 17, 2022

Basics explained well....practical examples can be more elaborative

By sajjad s

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Nov 19, 2020

Very good course that includes theoretical and practical points

By Daussange

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Feb 11, 2020

It was alright, altough they were some typos on the powerpoint.

By Pratique K

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Jan 1, 2017

great course to learn the foundations of infrastructure finance

By Garrett S

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Feb 6, 2025

Great course but not ideal for someone brand new to the topic

By Vassilis M

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Jul 24, 2017

Very Good course. I would like to be more analytic.

By Felipe R

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Apr 29, 2025

Great course, may be more info on structuring

By Claus P R

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Dec 29, 2020

Good yet bit older and update would be great

By Inez E

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Oct 21, 2022

Tests questions used very tricky wording.

By Felix H D

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Oct 31, 2018

good first overview on P3s

By Juan P C

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Aug 14, 2017

Very practical and concise

By Nadia K

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Aug 26, 2022

the tests are quite hard

By Meng-Chen, T

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May 15, 2019

Simple but comprehensive

By THET N W

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Apr 4, 2020

Enhances my knowledge

By Kelvin G

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Sep 20, 2020

Very well delivered