Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

The understanding of real estate fundamentals, including roles, activities, terminology, transaction processes and how the tools and models in real estate are used to make informed decisions, with emphasis on developing valuation skills. Additional work required for graduate students.

Build understanding of the real estate development process. Deliver the prerequisite understanding of terms, concepts and competencies necessary for a basic understanding of and participation in real estate development.

Real estate debt and equity instruments. Primary and secondary mortgage markets, mortgage banking, loan instruments, and securitization. Lender and borrower decisions regarding real estate financing. Additional work required of graduate students.

The purpose of this course is to examine techniques to increase the value of real estate assets under management. Topics include asset-repositioning strategies, capital expenditure planning, designing tenant mix, cost control techniques, and management strategies. Additional work is required for graduate students.

Real estate investment, finance, and valuation. Different measures of investment performance, impact of the financing decision, and various real estate financing techniques. Additional work required for graduate students.

The course examines different areas of the real estate market. Analysis of the real estate space market, the real estate capital markets, cash flow analysis and different financing techniques, with examples in different property types. Additional work required of graduate students.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

The course provides a comprehensive overview of real estate modeling using Excel and Argus. Students will learn to model existing and development property cashflows, accommodate for different financial structures and account for various risks. Additional work is required for graduate students.

The course explores how real estate can be used to ¿do well¿ financially while also ¿doing good¿ socially. Key topics include history of discrimination in the industry, challenges related to diversity, sustainable and socially impactful development, and strategies for responsible development, investment, and community engagement.