Infrastructure Financing: Development and Evolution
Learn how to finance infrastructure projects using debt and equity. Explore public and private funding sources and project finance techniques.
Learn how to finance infrastructure projects using debt and equity. Explore public and private funding sources and project finance techniques.
Dive into the world of infrastructure financing with this comprehensive course from Università Bocconi. Led by experts Stefano Gatti and Mattia Pianorsi, you'll explore the crucial role of infrastructure in modern economies and the evolving methods of financing these vital projects. The course covers the growing global need for infrastructure, various funding sources including public and private investors, and the increasing focus on sustainability and ESG criteria. You'll learn about different types of infrastructure investments, risk analysis, and project finance techniques. Through a mix of video lectures, case studies, and expert interviews, you'll gain insights into emerging trends like the space economy and agritech. Designed for beginners, including high school students and university entrants, this course provides a solid foundation in infrastructure finance and its impact on economic development.
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What you'll learn
Understand the importance of infrastructure in modern economies
Identify different types of infrastructure investments and their characteristics
Explore public and private sources of infrastructure financing
Analyze risk factors in infrastructure projects and learn mitigation strategies
Understand project finance techniques and their application in infrastructure
Examine emerging trends in infrastructure, including sustainability and new sectors
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of infrastructure financing, covering both traditional and emerging sectors. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the importance of infrastructure in economic development and the evolving landscape of infrastructure investments. The curriculum begins with an overview of global infrastructure needs and various classification methods, including economic vs. social infrastructure and risk-return profiles. It then delves into public and private funding sources, examining government initiatives and private investor motivations. A significant focus is placed on project finance techniques, risk analysis, and mitigation strategies for infrastructure projects. The course also explores emerging trends in infrastructure, such as the energy transition, agritech, and the space economy, along with the growing importance of ESG considerations in investment decisions. Through a blend of theoretical concepts, case studies, and expert insights, students will develop a holistic understanding of infrastructure financing and its role in shaping the future of global economies.
Week 1 - The importance of infrastructure and its definition
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Week 2 - What are the sources of infrastructure funding?
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Week 3 - Infrastructure 'on the move': new segments and themes
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Week 4 - Il finanziamento privato delle infrastrutture e il project financing
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Week 5 - Course Conclusions
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Leading Authority in Corporate Finance and MBA Director at SDA Bocconi
Stefano Gatti is the Director of the Full-Time MBA program at SDA Bocconi School of Management and has previously served as the Director of the B.Sc. in Economics and Finance and the International Teachers’ Programme at Università Bocconi. His primary research focus lies in corporate finance and investment banking, with recent publications featured in esteemed journals such as the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, and the European Journal of Operational Research. Gatti is also a prolific author of various texts on banking and finance and has consulted for numerous financial and non-financial institutions, including the Italian Ministry of the Economy and the Financial Stability Board. Additionally, he serves as a financial advisor to the Pension Fund of Healthcare Professions and holds positions on the Board of Directors and board of auditors for several Italian industrial and financial corporations.
Lecturer
Mattia Pianorsi is a researcher in the Finance Knowledge Area at the SDA Bocconi School of Management, where he has been involved since 2018 as a researcher in Space Economy within the Space Economy Evolution (SEE) Lab. His research focuses on project finance for space infrastructure, venture capital funding for space start-ups, and business model innovation in the space sector. He has contributed to various research projects for public and private organizations in the space sector. Mattia is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Management at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, with a focus on space sector business model innovation. At Bocconi, he also serves as a teaching assistant for courses on Infrastructure and Project Finance and Investment Banking. He is a co-author of three publications on project financing and has worked as a research assistant for the Asian Development Bank on infrastructure financing. Mattia has served as a Space Economy Expert for the Italian Ministry of Innovation, Technology, and Digital Transformation (MITD), where he supported the government in allocating funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) for the space sector and facilitated partnerships between the government and space businesses. Mattia holds a Master’s degree in Management from Bocconi University (2014) and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Florence (2012), and has participated in executive programs at SDA Bocconi. His recent publications include works on space economy, the risk and uncertainty of new space companies, and the technical and economic viability of moon-mined propellant for on-orbit refueling.
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