BA4836 REAL ESTATE FINANCE
| Course Code: | 3124836 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Business Administration |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr HANDE AYAYDIN HACIÖMEROĞLU |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The primary purpose of this course is to introduce students to the real estate markets and financing alternatives for real estate investments. Real estate has been a traditional investment alternative for Turkish investors. With the development of the legal framework for financing real estate investments via mortgages, investment in real estate became more affordable and important for individual as well as institutional investors.
A broad spectrum of topics on residential and commercial real estate finance and investments are covered in this course. In the first part of the course, topics specific to residential real estate are discussed. In the second part of the course, issues related to commercial real estate investments are covered. In the last part of the course, alternative ways of investing in real estate are introduced. Furthermore, the performance of real estate investments and their affect on the portfolios of investors are also evaluated in this part of the course.
Course Content
Introduction to real estate markets and financing alternatives for real estate investments. Topics on residential and commercial real estate and alternative ways of investing in real estate. Performance of real estate investments and their affect on the portfolios of investors.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Course Specific Skills:
Students who complete this course should be able to:
1. understand different aspects of residential and commercial real estate investments
2. evaluate the attractiveness of different financing alternatives for real estate investments
3. understand different ways of investing in real estate
4. discuss the portfolio implications of real estate investments
Discipline Specific Skills:
By the end of this course the students will be able to:
5. Become knowledgeable about real estate investments and valuation;
6. Be able to apply the basic concepts of finance to valuation of different real estate properties;
7. Develop skills in financial analysis, planning, and decision-making;
Personal and Key Skills:
8. Develop problem solving skills
9. Develop writing and discussion skills
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | They attain advanced level of knowledge in the functional areas of business administration such as strategic management, marketing, accounting, finance, organization management, human resources, and operations management. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | They are capable of identifying and analyzing legal, environmental and social factors, which influence the basic functional areas of the business administration. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | They understand and implement rational, systematic and scientific approaches effectively in problem solving and decision-making processes. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | They are capable of applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating the knowledge they have in diverse fields efficiently | ✔ | |||
| 5 | They are capable of transferring information by using efficient verbal and written communication techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | They are capable of performing professional communication effectively also in English. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | They know the methods of performing efficient teamwork. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | They are capable of following the contemporary techniques, scientific and technological developments in their fields and are able to conduct research and studies in order to develop their business administration related knowledge, skills, and competences. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | They are knowledgeable in the areas of professional ethics and responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | They are capable of utilizing their knowledge and skills efficiently in global and multicultural contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | They are knowledgeable in the issues of environment, social responsibility, social justice, quality and cultural values | ✔ | |||
| 12 | They have a creative, innovative and critical perspective. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution