Real Estate Investment
Example Course Schedule
A 16-week schedule covering all core real estate investment topics — chapters, quizzes, assignments, and exams.
Wk01
Wk02
Real Estate Economics
- Introduction to Markets
- Real Estate Economics
- Use, Investment & Development
- Urban Economics
Wk03
Wk04
Advanced Time Value of Money
- Time Value of Money
- DCF & Annuities
- Capital Budgeting (IRR, NPV & Payback)
Wk05
Appraisal Foundations
- What is Good Appraisal?
- Evolution of Appraisal
- Sales Comparison Approach
- Cost Approach
Wk06
Wk07
Appraisal Methods & Debt Structures
- Income Approach
- Combining Approaches for Developments
- Capital Structure
- Why Use Debt to Finance Real Estate
Wk08
Wk09
Investing in Commercial Real Estate
- The Investment Process
- The Professional Investor Tool Kit
- Basic Real Estate DCF
Wk10
The Investment Industry & Advanced Analysis
- The Investor Ecosystem
- The 4 Quadrants of Investing
- Understanding Commercial Leases
- Modeling Leases with DCF
- Modeling Real Estate Taxes
Wk11
Wk12
Making Investment Decisions
- Evaluating Risk in Real Estate
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Scenario Analysis
Wk13
Investing in REITs
- REIT Characteristics
- Creating Value Through Management
- REIT Evaluation & Valuation
Wk14
Real Estate Development
- Introduction to Development
- The Development Process
- Development Proforma
Wk15
Sustainability & Excel for Real Estate
- Sustainability Strategy
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Essential Excel Skills
- Intermediate Excel Skills