Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Finance

2 credits · Owen Graduate School of Management

This course will introduce students to the world of commercial real estate. Students will learn the terminology used in the industry, the fundamentals of commercial real estate finance including pro forma underwriting techniques for several asset classes, the basics of due-diligence and project selection. The course incorporates a weekend seminar that will introduce students to ARGUS, the real estate industry standard software for projecting cash flows, transaction analysis, and valuation. We will explore careers in real estate and how to properly supplement the MBA and MSF programs to prepare students for a career in commercial real estate. The course includes a team field study project working on an actual real estate development or acquisition. [2]