Course Description

A comprehensive introduction to the core principles of real estate, designed for students from all academic backgrounds. Students will develop a foundational understanding of how real estate assets are created, valued, regulated, and traded through an exploration of topics related to the law, market dynamics, property valuation, and financial analysis.

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Athena Title

Real Estate

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in REAL 4000, REAL 4000H

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Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.

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Prerequisite

Second year student standing

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Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Students will interpret and apply legal concepts related to property rights, conveyance, and regulation of real estate.
• Students will apply time value of money and financial analysis techniques to evaluate real estate investment opportunities.
• Students will analyze and compare valuation methods including sales comparison, cost, and income approaches.
• Students will examine the fundamentals of risks, returns, and financing strategies of income-producing property investments.
• Students will identify how market dynamics, economic factors, and institutional structures influence real estate investment and development decisions.

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Topical Outline

• Introduction to Real Estate
• Real Estate Markets
• Legal Concepts in Real Estate
• Real Estate Financial Analysis
• Real Estate Finance
• Real Estate Investment Analysis
• Real Estate Valuation
• Real Estate Transactions
• Real Estate Development

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Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes

Analytical Thinking

The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.

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