Courses

Introduction to real estate as an asset with associated property rights, an industry, profession, and investment. Covers a broad spectrum of real estate principles and terms including legal concepts, regulation and land use, industry issues, valuation, financing methods and sources, and investment analysis. Excellent elective for all students and provides the foundation for other real estate courses. Prereq., BCOR 1010, 1020, 2000, 2200, and 52 hours completed. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of BCOR 2200. Restricted to Business majors with 52-180 units completed.

Building upon the legal concepts and issues introduced in REAL 3000, the course provides a deeper study of the laws and legal issues impacting and governing real property rights and interests including the acquisition, ownership, possession, use and transfer of real property. Incorporates both a lecture and case study approach fostering regular classroom discussions. Prereq., REAL 3000. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of REAL 3000. Restricted to Business majors with 52-180 units completed.

Covers: 1) traditional and alternative financing of residential and commercial real estate; 2) pro forma cash flows and valuation of income generating properties; 3) real estate decisions of non-real estate corporations; and 4) mortgage backed securities and real estate investment trusts (REITs). Prereq., REAL 3000. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of REAL 3000. Restricted to Business majors with 52-180 units completed.

As the capstone course for the Real Estate Certificate program, students complete approximately 150 internship hours with a real estate company over the semester (approximately 10 hours per week). The class will meet biweekly and focus on career options and opportunities in real estate. Contact the Real Estate Center for internship and registration information.

Surveys the process of real estate development with a focus on the market analysis, urban dynamics and financing. Students will understand the complexities of the development process as it creates the communities in which we live and the many roles the student can play as a real estate professional. Prereq., REAL 3000. Prerequisites: Restricted to Business majors with 52-180 units completed.

Offered irregularly to provide opportunity for investigation of new frontiers in Real Estate. Restricted to juniors/seniors.

Intended for exceptionally well-qualified business seniors who desire to study an advanced topic. Must be in Real Estate Certificate Program. Prereq., dean and instructor consent.

Experimental seminar offered irregularly to provide opportunity for investigation of new frontiers in real estate.

Students must have consent of instructor under whose direction study is taken. Departmental form required.