Master's Degree in Continuing Education in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects
Spanish
Credits: 60 ECTS
PRESENTATION
The Master’s in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects is a high-level specialization for professionals in the infrastructure sector who seek to lead complex and strategic initiatives. This program addresses the growing complexity and global demand for infrastructure, where limited public budgets drive the need for innovative models. It provides an understanding of the essence of PPP contracts, exploring their fundamental concepts, inherent benefits, and operational limitations that define their viability. You will learn to design and implement robust operational frameworks for public-private partnership projects, mastering evaluation methodologies that ensure their long-term economic and social viability. You will manage the full life cycle of a PPP contract, from its initial structuring and negotiation through to its execution and post-award monitoring, with a particular focus on financing. The program also covers the management of financial and legal risks inherent in international projects—a critical skill for any professional working in this sector. You will analyze the dynamics of the global economy and the essential payment methods used in cross-border transactions, preparing you to anticipate and mitigate complex challenges. This master’s program equips you with a comprehensive perspective to lead highly complex initiatives, transforming the provision of infrastructure and public services through strategic and efficient management.
Objectives
• Conceptualize and structure public-private partnership agreements, identifying their advantages and operational constraints. • Develop implementation strategies for public-private initiatives, adapting to diverse regulatory environments. • Assess the economic sustainability and impact of public-private partnerships using advanced techniques. • Manage the full life cycle of PPP agreements, from design through post-award monitoring. • Make strategic decisions regarding infrastructure financing, taking into account the specific characteristics of public-private partnerships. • Apply a global economic perspective to the planning and execution of cross-border initiatives. • Minimize the financial and legal risks associated with international projects by applying knowledge of transactions and legal certainty. • Lead teams in the implementation of complex public-private partnership initiatives, ensuring the achievement of strategic goals.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
The Effects of Infrastructure on Economic Development.
Financing Structures: Public vs. Private.
Models and Structures of Public-Private Partnerships.
Public-Private Partnership Contracts Around the World.
Identification of public-private partnership projects.
Regulatory and Institutional Framework for Public-Private Partnerships: COMMON LAW vs. CIVIL LAW
Fiscal Analysis of Public-Private Partnerships: Capacity and Impact on the Deficit
Economic Analysis of Public-Private Partnerships
Financial Analysis of Public-Private Partnerships
Stakeholders
Technical, Economic, and Financial Feasibility of Public-Private Partnership Projects.
Social and Environmental Feasibility of Public-Private Partnership Projects.
Risk Allocation in Public-Private Partnership Contracts.
The Concept of Value for Money.
Definition of the project's marketing and advertising criteria.
Bidding Process and Award of Public-Private Partnership Contracts.
Definition of the contract's financial structure.
Contract management during the construction and operations phases.
The renegotiation of infrastructure concession contracts.
Termination of the contract and transfer of assets.
Globalization and International Trade
Export Activity
Imports
Fair Trade
Relevant statistical sources and international organizations that support international trade
Introduction and Classification of Payment Methods
Traditional and Modern Payment Methods
Documentary Payment Instruments (I)
Documentary Payment Methods (II): The Documentary Credit
Syndicated Loans
Basic Risks
Other Risks in International Trade
Risk Coverage in International Trade (I)
Hedging Risks in International Trade (II)
Key Laws Governing International Trade and International Dispute Resolution
International Financial Markets
Foreign Investment
Financing International Investments
Risks Associated with Foreign Investment
New Forms of Financing Based on Blockchain Technology
Time Value of Money
Investment Valuation Methods
Preparation of financial projections.
Quality of financial projections and residual value.
Sources of project funding.
Cost of capital and debt level of the project. Evaluation of projects with uncertain outcomes.
Introduction to the Funding Model
Project Finance.
Project Risk Analysis.
Project Financeability.
Entities involved in the project's financing.
Ratios and Project Funding Management.
Trends in Financing for International Projects.
Country Risk Management.
Sources of Funding for International Projects.
Financial Management of Service Projects.
Identifying Costs in Service Projects.
Allocation of costs to services.
Establishing the service budget.
Financial monitoring and service closure.
Definitions and Basic Concepts
Planning: Informational and Feasibility Study
Preliminary design, design, and specifications
Bidding and Contract Award
Parties to the concession agreement
The Construction Contract
The Operation and Maintenance Contract
Financial Contracts
Managing Contract Amendments
Economic and Financial Stability
Operation. Service Provision
The risk of lawsuits. Traffic
Availability Risk. Indicators
Determining the Toll Rate on a Shadow Toll Highway. Adjusting the Toll Rate Based on Indicators
Characteristics of Different Types of Operations
Types of Concessions Based on Ownership Share
Accounting and Treasury at a Car Dealership
The Importance of Time in Conflicts
The Importance of Arbitration
Conclusions
Introduction
The Spanish Regulatory Framework: Legal (I)
The Spanish Regulatory Framework: Legal (II)
The Spanish Regulatory Framework: Accounting (I)
The Spanish Regulatory Framework: Accounting (II)
The Spanish Regulatory Framework: Tax (I)
The Spanish Regulatory Framework: Tax (II)
The Spanish Regulatory Framework: Tax (III)
The Spanish Regulatory Framework: Expropriations (I)
The Spanish Regulatory Framework: Expropriations (II)
Other Regulations
Project Finance Initiative (PFI)
Value for Money (VFM)
Detailed Analysis of Value for Money (VFM)
VFM Analysis: Quantitative Analysis
VFM Analysis: Qualitative Analysis
Stakeholders in Regulatory Matters
Planned and Unplanned Changes to the Bidding Documents (I)
Planned and Unplanned Changes to the Bidding Documents (II)
Payment Methods
Sources of Funding
Project Finance: Introduction and General Phases (I)
Project Finance: Introduction and General Phases (II)
Project Finance: Phases of the Public Sector Procurement Act (LCSP). Financing
Project Finance: Closing and Financial Agreements (I)
Project Finance: Closing, Financial Agreements (II), and Specific Clauses
Covenants
Warranties
Potential investors
Risk in Concessions (I)
Risk in Concessions (II)
Rates
Economic and Financial Balance (I)
Economic and Financial Balance (II)
The Scorecard
New Accounting Plan for Concessions (I)
New Accounting Plan for Concessions (II)
New Accounting Plan for Concessions (III)
International Accounting Standards (IAS) and IACB Resolutions
Financial, Intangible, and Bifurcated Asset Model
Companies and Projects
The Concept of Financing
Business Financing
Project Funding
Advantages and Disadvantages
The Concept of Structured Finance
Figures and Agents
Cash Flow and Its Different Types: Basic Related Concepts
Bond Issuances and Securitizations
Leveraged Buyouts and the Phases of Structured Finance
What Is Project Finance?
Basic Requirements: Pros and Cons
The Special Purpose Vehicle: Financial Risk, Ratios, and Related Financial Statements
Stages of a Project Finance Deal
The Financial Model
Traditional private sources
Traditional public sources
The interest rate and the discount rate
The project's profitability
Some practical examples
Regulatory and Legislative Framework.
Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting.
Accounting Principles.
Financial statements.
Basic Accounting Variables.
Private-Sector Accounting.
Public Sector Accounting.
Types of Assets and Types of Projects.
Parties involved in a project finance transaction.
Impact on the project's profitability.
The Concept of Risk. Risk Classifications.
The concession contract and its associated risks.
The financing agreement and its associated risks.
Country risk and financial risk.
Project Risks.
Risk Management and Management Methodologies.
Contracts and Contractual Framework.
Insurance and Warranties. Best Practices.
Financial Risk Hedging.
Scenarios and Approaches for Risk Quantification.
Project structuring and financing structuring.
Responsible investment and environmental and social sustainability.
Similarities and differences between various structures.
What can we learn from each type of structure?.
Practical examples.
Contents of a feasibility study.
CAPEX, OPEX, renewal investments, replacement investments, and reserves.
Building the Financial Model (I)
Building the Financial Model (II)
Essential Excel skills for building financial models.
The project's market and types of demand.
Types of Income.
Building the Financial Model (III)
Building the Financial Model (IV)
Analysis of results and final project sizing. Development of the financial model (V)
The Evolution of Project Finance.
The infrastructure gap and the various types of public-private partnerships.
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Spanish 
Credits: 60 ECTS
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Spanish
60 ECTS
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