Real Estate Development

Designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the multidisciplinary field of real estate development, this course begins with an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the real estate developer, then explores various issues specific to the development process. Topics include market and site analysis; community planning; entitlements; social, political and environmental implications; architecture and design; budgeting and financial analysis; construction; sales and marketing; and property and asset management. Various project types are studied, including residential, retail, office, hospitality, industrial and mixed-use. Coursework includes case studies.