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Real Estate Investment Analysis (BUS-481)
Varies; self-study; self-paced.
November 2025 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: explain the interaction of space, time, and asset markets and their combined impact on real estate value and investment performance; apply discounted cash flow (DCF) and net present value (NPV) models to estimate the value and return of income-producing properties; analyze the role of debt and equity financing in real estate investments and determine the optimal capital structure using cost of capital concepts; evaluate the four-quadrant model of real estate investment (public/private, equity/debt) to identify risk-return tradeoffs across asset classes; and interpret how property rights, government regulations, and externalities influence investment outcomes and market efficiency.
Real Estate Investment Analysis introduces students to the analytical frameworks, financial models, and market mechanisms that shape real estate investment decisions. This course explores how space, time, and asset markets interact to influence property valuation, investment risk, and capital structure. Other topics include flow (DCF) models, real options analysis, and the real estate quadrant framework to assess property performance, optimize financing through debt and equity, and evaluate investment portfolios. Emphasis is placed on understanding property rights, externalities, and government regulation as key drivers of market outcomes and asset value.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Financial Management, or Labor Relations degree programs (11/25).