Program Overview
The Management Development Program (MDP) aims to equip participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in managing large-scale investment projects using project finance. Through the analysis of Harvard Business School case studies, participants will gain insights into the complexities and strategic considerations of major infrastructure investments. They will then apply this knowledge to an assigned large-scale project, where they will collaboratively build a comprehensive financial model. The program emphasizes the importance of teamwork in developing the model and drafting a detailed project proposal. This proposal will encompass promoter and shareholding patterns, project specifics, incurred expenditures, market assessments, financial projections, and risk analysis. By the end of the program, participants will have honed their ability to navigate and manage the financial intricacies of substantial infrastructure projects.
Program Objectives
- Understanding of the economic and financial environment in which project companies across the world operate
- Participants learn to build a project-financed model and its valuation
- To develop financial modelling skills critical to an effective manager’s responsibilities of proposing, assessing, and implementing financial investment decisions
Program Details
- Program Dates: December 4-8, 2024
- Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Place: NMIMS New Campus, Mumbai
- Program Fee: INR 40,000 per participant (plus 8% GST)
Who May Attend
- Executives / Management Personnel from infrastructure companies
- Executives / Management Personnel from financial institutions and private equity
- Executives / Management Personnel of MNCs using project finance to manage risk
Key Topics
- Understanding of the global economic environment in which project finance companies operate
- Learn to decide on valuation, keeping in mind the concerns of other stakeholders
- Analysis of financing decisions of the project companies
- Learn to build a financial model and write a Project Information Memorandum
Pedagogy
A sophisticated and practical pedagogical approach designed to enhance strategic and financial acumen in the infrastructure sector. The curriculum incorporates Harvard Business School case studies of large-scale investments, providing participants with unparalleled insights into real-world scenarios, risk management and structuring of infrastructure projects. Additionally, real-life examples from India's infrastructure projects will be analyzed to contextualize learning and highlight regional challenges and opportunities. The program leverages advanced audio-visual tools to facilitate an engaging and interactive learning environment. A key component of the program is a hands-on module where participants will learn to build a financial model of an infrastructure project from scratch, ensuring they acquire the technical skills and strategic understanding necessary for effective decision-making and project management.
Program Director and Co-Director
Dr. Anupam Rastogi
Ph.D.(Liverpool), M.Sc. (London School of Economics), B.E. (Hons.) (BITS, Pilani)
Senior Professor (Finance)
His area of research includes strategic financial management, infrastructure financing, and project
finance. He has published extensively on infrastructure financing, economic modelling and capital
markets. He has been a consultant to the ADB and other international firms. He served on many
government commitiees to enhance the flow of private capital into the infrastructure sector.
He holds B.E. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the BITS, Pilani, M.Sc. (Economics) from the
London School of Economics and Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool.
Dr. Rajendra M. Ganatra
Ph.D., CFA(ICFAI), B.E.
Former Managing Director & CEO at India SME Asset Reconstruc_on Co. Limited
Rajendra M. Ganatra is a highly experienced professional specializing in project finance from the
lending as well as the corporate side. He also has a background in turning around financially distressed
companies as managing director and CEO of India SME Asset Reconstruc_on Co. Limited and as a
registered Insolvency Professional currently. Dr. Ganatra is also adept at catalyzing deals and ensuring
successful outcomes for all stakeholders. Additionally, he shares his expertise as a visiting faculty
member, teaching project finance, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions.
He has vast experience in business and project development and is proven to efficiently structure project and corporate finance deals. Dr. Ganatra is also adept at catalyzing deals and ensuring successful outcomes for all stakeholders. Additionally, he shares his expertise as a visiting faculty member, teaching project finance and managerial accounting.