“Methods in Ecology and Evolution” will introduce you to fundamental concepts in ecology and evolution and show how the two disciplines intersect...

Methods in Ecology and Evolution (BIOL0006)

This module will explore the evolution of lighting design and technologies over time, to give you a full understanding of the historical context of current...

The Evolution of Lighting Design (BENV0135)

This module will explore the evolution of lighting design and technologies over time, to give you a full understanding of the historical context of current Lighting Design Practice. It will address how design approaches have been influenced by the technology of the time.

Infrastructure as an asset class|Institutional investors|Risk-return profile of infrastructure ass

This module is industry-centred and talks about infrastructure from the perspective of institutional investors. It assesses the investment characteristics of...

Infrastructure as an Asset Class (BCPM0019)

This module is industry-centred and talks about infrastructure from the perspective of institutional investors. It assesses the investment characteristics of infrastructure assets and the types of vehicles to invest in infrastructure directly and indirectly. 

Aims:

To equip you with the skills and knowledge required to open-up career opportunities in infrastructure investment funds or in pension fund portfolio managers, funds investing directly in infrastructure, or in investment banks’ infrastructure divisions; or to undertake academic specialization in infrastructure finance.

Learning Objectives:

• To enhance your understanding of the infrastructure institutional investor universe and provide comprehensive analysis of the players in the infrastructure investment market. These players involve pension funds, private equity funds, insurance companies, etc.

• To equip you with an in-depth understanding of what is needed for infrastructure to be seen by institutional investors as an asset class. This involves understanding of the risk-return profile of infrastructure assets.

• To provide understanding of infrastructure investment vehicles and the rationale behind those vehicles.

• To provide real world examples and case studies of institutional investment in infrastructure. Pre-requisites for this module is good understanding of investment and finance theory.