FNAN 351: Principles of Real Estate Master Syllabus
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Required Course Materials:
- Real Estate Finance & Investments 17th Edition
- By William Brueggeman and Jeffrey Fisher ISBN10: 1260734307 ISBN13: 9781260734300 Copyright: 2022
- Textbook overheads are posted on Canvas. Online course notes.
Course Website: Canvas
Course Description
Studies dimensions and specialties involved in public control and private development, sale, finance, and management of real estate. Includes land planning, land-use control, appraisal, finance, brokerage, property management, and investment. Notes: Lecture, discussion, and computer-assisted research. A third attempt will require academic advisor approval. Offered by Costello College of Business. Limited to two attempts.
Course Objectives
This course is designed to provide the student with a broad, basic foundation in the various disciplines involved financial markets. Students will be able to:
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Understand the economic environment globally, nationally and locally
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Define, discuss and interpret the fundamental concepts introduced in the course.
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Analyze and evaluate case studies.
Student Requirements
The required TEXT will provide the basis for the major segments of the course.
Evaluation and Grading
| Class Participation | 20% | Preparation, creativity, solution viability and presentation in answering questions on the required reading will be considered |
| Midterm Exam | 40% | |
| Final Exam | 40% |
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Course Schedule
Readings and subject matter will be announced for the next week on Canvas.
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