FNAN 351 Master Syllabus

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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: 

  • Understand the economic environment globally, nationally and locally 

  • Define, discuss and interpret the fundamental concepts introduced in the course. 

  • 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%  

George Mason University Email Accounts

Students must activate their George Mason email accounts to receive important University information, including messages related to this class. 


Course Schedule

Readings and subject matter will be announced for the next week on Canvas.    


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