Real Estate Courses

REAL 310 Principles of Real Estate (3 credit hours)
A basic course designed to cover the legal, financial, economic, and marketing concepts related to real estate. Topics include property rights (contracts, deeds, mortgages, leases, liens); property ownership (titles, closing of settlement, insurance, taxes); financing (interest rates and mortgage types); brokerage; and property evaluation.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

REAL 360 Special Topics in Real Estate (3 credit hours)
An in-depth treatment of a current area of special concern or interest within the field of real estate
Prerequisite: Junior standing and FINC 303.

REAL 376 Real Estate Market Analysis (3 credit hours)
A study of real estate markets introducing a comprehensive approach to market analysis for commercial and residential projects. At the micro-level, this approach accommodates feasibility studies, site selection proposals, as well as highest and best use analysis. At the macro-level, skills are introduced to forecast market direction in real estate.
Co-requisite: FINC 303

REAL 380 Real Estate Investment Analysis (3 credit hours)
This course presents the fundamental concepts of real estate investment analysis. This course will provide a framework for making real estate investment decisions. Background topics include the legal foundation for real estate ownership, lease agreements, and alternative ownership structures. The course will focus on the development of a financial decision-making model that will incorporate cash flow forecasting and risk analysis.
Prerequisites: Junior standing; ACCT 203, 204, FINC 303, ECON 201, 202, MATH 104 or 250, and REAL 375; or permission of the instructor.

REAL 410 Real Estate Finance (3 credit hours)
This course presents the fundamental concepts of real estate finance. The course provides a framework for understanding the flow of funds into the various real estate markets and how lenders assess risks and price their loans. The course will provide students with practical knowledge to make more informed career choices and an understanding of the institutions and instruments used to finance residential and commercial real estate.
Prerequisites: Junior standing; ACCT 203, 204, FINC 303, REAL 375, ECON 201, 202, and MATH 104 or 250; or permission of the instructor.

Real 420 Independent Studies (1 to 3 credit hours)
The student will select a reading or research project in consultation with a faculty member, who will guide the work and determine the hours of credit to be allowed.
Prerequisites: Junior standing; written agreement of the instructor and permission of the department chair.

Real 444 Real Estate Internship(3 credit hours)
A supplemental source of learning and enhancement to the student's academic program and career objectives through experiential education engaging the student in a unique three-way partnership between an approved agency and the school. The learning experience will be guided by a learning contract outlining specific work and academic components.

Real 499 Bachelor's Essay (6 credit hours)
A year-long research and writing project completed under close supervision of a real estate faculty member. Faculty tutor will help in both the design and supervision of the project. A project proposal must be submitted in writing and approved by the department prior to registration for the course.