Infrastructure Investment and Finance MSc at University College London (UCL)

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About this degree

With a strong commercial focus, the Infrastructure Investment and Finance (IIF) MSc provides candidates with a well-balanced mix of economic and financial theory as well as industry practice, including modules exploring:

the economics and finance of infrastructure development and delivery
the future of infrastructure investment at global, national and sector levels, and its key determinants
investment needs at different lifecycle stages in infrastructure development

the impact of government policy and capital markets on infrastructure investment
the organisation of public private partnership (PPP) and project finance
science and policy related to climate change and sustainability issues in infrastructure finance
the cost of capital for infrastructure investment and the allocation of risks in contracted delivery
the commercial perspective of infrastructure project sponsors, lenders, investors and contractors throughout the procurement, design, construction and operation of infrastructure assets

the role of green finance in facilitating infrastructure investment
the process of risk modelling and infrastructure asset management

Who this course is for

This programme is designed for early to mid-career professionals seeking to specialise in infrastructure investment, economics and finance, procurement, management and regulatory functions. In addition to enabling finance graduates the opportunity to specialise, the MSc IIF will also be attractive to engineering graduates wishing to adapt their career options, and to graduates in other related numerate subject areas (e.g. economics, finance, planning, etc.).

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What this course will give you

Many governments including the UK, US, the EU, China and India are increasing their focus on improving infrastructure. The required capital for investment is estimated to be in the trillions of US dollars. At the same time there is a compelling need for professionals equipped with a multi-disciplinary expertise which combines technical and financial skills with the ability to undertake risk assessments, financial modelling, investment and economic analysis. This pioneering MSc is the only programme in the UK, and one of the few globally recognised, to focus on the finance, investment and commercial applications associated with these vast sums of investment and global infrastructure needs.

The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction is placed within the renowned UCL Faculty of the Built Environment, The Bartlett. Based in central London, it is close to world-leading financial, engineering and consulting practices, many of whom are UCL partners. The School has both specialist expertise and excellent relations with a range of industry and government bodies which will provide a valuable network to students seeking careers in the exciting area of infrastructure financing and development. The MSc IIF directly benefits from the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UCL and the European Investment Bank (EIB). This MoU sets out the scope of the EIB's support and ongoing involvement in the planning and delivery of the programme. The EIB's involvement aims to enhance students' understanding of infrastructure finance and investment through their exposure to the bank's long and multi-faceted experience in this field

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This innovative MSc considers the perspectives of infrastructure investment and finance. It is aimed at developing global leaders and professionals for the infrastructure sector. It draws on the expertise of external organisations such as infrastructure developers, advisors, asset managers and multi-lateral development banks in delivering cutting edge knowledge and industry practice.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university in a relevant subject (including engineering, mathematical-based science, built environment, economics and finance), or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. In exceptional cases, a lesser academic qualification combined with substantial professional experience and demonstrable academic ability will allow acceptance onto the programme.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Career

Completing this MSc will equip graduates with multi-disciplinary skills necessary for a career in infrastructure financing, procurement and development whether as a public sector advisor, private sector financing specialist or consultant within advisory firms.

Students successfully completing the programme will be able to show:

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 37,500

Application Fee

GBP

Infrastructure Investment and Finance MSc

University College London (UCL)

University College London (UCL)

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