Introduction to Real Estate Finance, Development, and Management

Behind every building is a vision–discover how to bring yours to life.

Real estate is an exciting and highly entrepreneurial field, where success hinges on the ability to manage projects with skill, diligence, and vision.  This course offers a comprehensive journey through the world of real estate finance, development, and management, using case studies, hands-on financial modeling, and interactive exercises to prepare you to excel in this dynamic field.

You’ll explore the full lifecycle of real estate investments–acquisition, renovation, operation, and disposition–across key property types, including residential, retail, industrial, office, and mixed-use.   You’ll learn how projects get built: from market analysis and site selection to project feasibility and construction.  In addition, you’ll acquire tools of investment analysis and learn how to raise capital through debt and equity partnerships.

This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to transform your vision into real estate developments and investments that shape communities and create lasting value.

This course welcomes cross-registered students. Interested students should e-mail the instructional staff at [email protected] and attend the first day of class on Monday, January 27th.  Detailed instructions for filing your petition will be provided during class.  Cross-Registration petitions cannot be submitted before January 27th.  Petition approval depends on space availability and a review by the instructional staff.