The MBF program and the Real Estate Certificate (REC) jointly offer a brand new course in Singapore on the theoretical foundations and practical applications of infrastructure investments and finance (with a specific focus on emerging markets). This course is open to MBF, REC, MACFin, MEcon, and MiQE/F students. Dr. Alois Weigand will be teaching this course between March 30 and April 3, 2026 in Singapore at the St.Gallen Institute of Management in Asia (SGI-HSG).
Course Objective:
Students will gain fundamental insights into infrastructure capital markets, project finance structures, valuation techniques, and risk analysis methodologies for large-scale infrastructure projects. There will be an extensive examination of different investor perspectives and sector-specific investment approaches across energy, transportation, telecommunications, water, and urban development projects, as well as the emerging “real estate infrastructure” asset class. The course also includes a hands-on project finance modeling workshop as well as several visits to infrastructure sites in Singapore. Furthermore, the course explores developments/trends in Asian infrastructure finance, including green finance trends, cross-border investments, and the evolving role of Chinese capital in infrastructure development.
Course Content
This course covers such topics as:
Course Structure
The course starts with a mandatory introductory kick‑off session in St.Gallen. The core part of the course will be taught during the first week of the mid‑term break of the spring semester, at the St.Gallen Institute of Management in Asia (SGI-HSG).
The course structure includes:
For further information, please refer to the course information sheet on the HSG website under course directory.
Application Procedure
To apply for the course, please send an email including a CV to Dr. Alois Weigand (alois.weigand@unisg.ch). In your email, please briefly indicate your motivation to attend the class (e.g., only one or two reasons).
The application window is from January 7th, 6:00pm CET, to January 26, 2026, 11:59PM CET. Results will be communicated prior to January 28, 2026. Late applications, after January 26, will be considered until the available seats are taken. Please refer to the attached promotional flyer for more information. Any queries or questions can be sent to Dr. Alois Weigand (alois.weigand@unisg.ch).
For more details on Asia Compact courses, please visit SGI-Asia Compact.