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Global Financing Solutions (by EDHEC and Société Générale)

EDHEC Business School

The MOOC Global Financing Solutions offers a comprehensive understanding of the role of finance in promoting the global economy. From financing structures to positive impact finance, this course delves into the dynamics of finance, integrating ESG matters into business decision-making and practical insights from experts at Société Générale. Participants will gain insights into asset finance, project finance, acquisition and buy-outs, capital markets, hedging strategies, and positive impact finance. The course is delivered in an engaging and accessible format, combining theoretical knowledge from EDHEC Business School with real-world expertise from Société Générale.

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Global Financing Solutions  (by EDHEC and Société Générale)
Course Modules

Global Financing Solutions presents a comprehensive exploration of finance, covering syndication, asset finance, project finance, acquisition and buy-outs, capital markets, hedging strategies, and positive impact finance.

Introduction

Week 1 introduces participants to the financial system, legal obligations within the banking sector, ESG matters, the global syndication process, financing structures, and loan investors. The module includes a glossary and an assessment quiz to reinforce learning.

Asset Finance

Week 2 delves into asset finance, covering topics such as asset-based finance, aviation finance, trade and commodity finance, real estate structured finance, shipping finance, and export finance. The module also includes a glossary and an assessment quiz.

Project finance

Week 3 focuses on project finance, exploring areas such as energy finance and advisory, metal and mining finance, renewable energy finance, and infrastructure finance. The module includes a glossary and an assessment quiz.

Acquisition and buy-outs

Week 4 provides insights into acquisition and buy-outs, covering topics such as mergers & acquisitions, advisory and financing corporate acquisitions, leverage buy-outs, and technology media and telecoms finance. The module includes a glossary and an assessment quiz.

Capital Markets

Week 5 delves into capital markets, covering debt capital market fundamentals, sectors of the debt capital markets, mechanics of new bond issues, equity capital markets, and securitization. The module includes a glossary and an assessment quiz.

Hedging strategies

Week 6 explores hedging strategies, providing insights into risk management and hedging, structured financing hedging, and market risk advisory. The module includes a glossary and an assessment quiz.

Positive Impact Finance & FINAL EXAM

Week 7 focuses on positive impact finance and includes a graded final quiz. Participants will gain insights into impact-based finance and its role in promoting a positive impact on society and the planet. The module includes a glossary and an assessment quiz.

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