BUS 307 - Special Topics in Real Estate Development

Credits: 4

Prerequisite: ACCT 201 and other courses depending on topic. This course exposes students to issues related to commercial real estate development. Class lectures/discussions are supplemented with real-world case studies and site visits in an effort to provide students with practical knowledge in addition to theory and evidence. The focus of the course may change from term to term, so students should examine the syllabus for a given term carefully to better understand the course material. Potential topics include sustainability, international development, rebuilding cities through rehabilitation, or others.

Spring 2018, BUS 307-01: Sustainability in Real Estate Development (4). Prerequisites ACCT 201 and BUS 221. In this seminar, students are introduced to issues related to economic, environmental, and social sustainability in the context of commercial real estate development. Other course topics include cost-benefit relationships, identifying and managing key development risks, and effective communication of analyses. Students learn about the implementation of sustainable practices through case studies. The seminar includes travel to Washington, D.C., to tour properties and learn from key alumni in the field. Hoover.