MGMT 37000
This course introduces the basic concepts, principles, and analytic methods applied in the field of real estate. The course covers topics including legal, financial, economic and marketing concepts related to real estate. The goal of the course is to expose students to the field of real estate and prepare them for more advanced real estate courses.
MGMT 43901
The course will cover two main topics: real estate development and real estate investment. For real estate development, we will discuss the process of the real estate development process, including the basics of the idea conception, feasibility, planning, financing, market analysis, contract negotiation, risk management, marketing, and asset management. For real estate investment, we will discuss the process and techniques of analyzing real property investment, and the effects of market conditions, government policies, and other factors on real estate investment.
MGMT 43905
This course gives students opportunities of working on real-world projects provided by commercial corporations or organizations. Through the experiential learning experience, students have the opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in managing real estate projects. Depending on the available projects, students will work on topics related to real estate investment and development, facility design and renovation, asset management and other issues. The focus is on developing students’ ability in applying what they’ve learned to solve real-world challenges and receiving coaching and feedback from industry experts.
MGMT 37500
The course provides an overview of real estate law and its influence on various aspects of the real estate industry. The course examines the legal issues surrounding the nature of real property, types of ownership and possession, real estate contracts, escrow and title and insurance, zoning, financing, landlord and tenant, land use regulations, environments law and regulations, and agency ethics.
MGMT 43902
The course covers debt and equity secondary markets linked to real estate assets. Main topics include features of commercial and residential mortgages, and mortgage calculation; analysis of agency and non-agency mortgage-backed securities and other instruments; history of mortgage secondary markets; commercial mortgage-based securities (CMBS), and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). The advantages and drawbacks of the capital market products will be discussed and compared, and students develop a deep understanding of the alternatives that are available. The class consists of lectures, guest speakers, readings, class discussions, and case studies.
