Real Estate

REAL 6321 (ENTP 6321 and FIN 6321) Introduction to Real Estate (3 semester credit hours) Real estate is the single largest component of wealth in the global economy. The framework of this foundation course demonstrates how value is central to virtually all real estate decision-making. The course covers various aspects of real estate that are essential in making sound investment decisions as applied in a variety of real-world situations. Key concepts include legal foundations of real estate markets and their impact on real estate asset values, loan structures for various investment types, sources of debt, equity capital, decisions involved with acquisition, dispositions and the underwriting process. (3-0) S

REAL 6322 (FIN 6322) Real Estate Finance and Investments (3 semester credit hours) This course introduces the fundamentals for how to underwrite and evaluate potential residential and commercial investments while gaining an understanding of risks versus rewards. Key concepts include analyzing site locations, cash flow analysis, internal rate of returns for calculating profitability, net present value, development financing, loan structures, syndication, securitization, capital markets, appraising, portfolio management, leasing, asset management, corporate real estate, and managing real estate investment funds. Course technology includes CoStar, Excel, and others. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 6321 or REAL 6321 or ENTP 6321. (3-0) S

REAL 6323 (FIN 6323) Real Estate Market Analysis and Investments (3 semester credit hours) Real estate market analysis is critically important for making sound investment decisions and assessing the future potential. This course offers students an abundance of experiential learning opportunities by conducting hands-on market research on real-world investments to gain an understanding of the specific metrics for underwriting both residential and commercial real estate. Learn how to conduct market research on CoStar and many other valuable resources. Throughout the semester, students present their findings and recommendations on real world real estate investment opportunities. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 6321 or REAL 6321 or ENTP 6321. (3-0) R

REAL 6326 (FIN 6326) Advanced Real Estate Law Practices (3 semester credit hours) The course covers the essential legal aspects of each phase of a real estate transaction to manage risks with foundational understanding of contracts, property rights, the legal system and how it operates. Students have an opportunity to enhance critical thinking and analytical skills through practical application of real estate cases which include legal conflicts, general legal sources and relevance to real property. Prerequisite or Corequisite: FIN 6321 or REAL 6321 or ENTP 6321 (3-0) R

REAL 6V99 Special Topics in Real Estate (1-6 semester credit hours) May be lecture or prescribed readings. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (6 semester credit hours maximum). Additional prerequisites may be required depending on the specific course topic. Instructor consent required. ([1-6]-0) R