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. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of BCOR 2200 (minimum grade D-). 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. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of REAL 3000 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to Business (BUSN) majors with 52-180 units completed.
Covers: 1) traditional and alternative financing of residential and commercial real estate Requisites: 2) pro forma cash flows and valuation of income generating properties
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.
Broadly looks at real estate development including: 1) what is real estate development, its nature and process; 2) the nature and role of the real estate developer; 3) the many aspects and components of real estate development; 4) the basic feasibility and analysis of a real estate development project. The course delivery utilizes a combination of lecture and discussion, guest speakers, project site tours and real estate case analysis and small group presentations. Requisites: Restricted to Business (BUSN) majors with 52-180 units completed.
Offered irregularly to provide opportunity for investigation of new frontiers in Real Estate. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Intended for exceptionally well-qualified business seniors who desire to study an advanced topic. Must be in Real Estate Certificate Program. Instructor consent required.
