Real Estate Investment Program – Curriculum

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum provides a structured examination of real estate investment grounded in market analysis, valuation discipline, financial modeling, and long term asset management. Instruction progresses from core asset characteristics to acquisition analysis, development feasibility, and portfolio level decision making.

Module Structure

The curriculum is delivered online through twelve structured modules. Each module integrates analytical instruction, applied modeling, and case based evaluation aligned with professional real estate investment practice.

Modules

Module 1.

  • Real Estate as an Asset Class
  • Asset characteristics
  • Market structure
  • Institutional and private investor roles
  • Economic context
Module 2.

  • Market Evaluation and Research Methods
  • Macroeconomic indicators
  • Local market dynamics
  • Supply and demand analysis
  • Market cycle assessment
Module 3.

  • Valuation Methods in Real Estate
  • Income approach
  • Sales comparison approach
  • Cost approach
  • Professional valuation adjustments
Module 4.

  • Real Estate Financial Modeling
  • Cash flow construction
  • Capitalization rates
  • Return metrics
  • Sensitivity and scenario analysis
Module 5.

  • Income Producing Property Analysis
  • Stabilization concepts
  • Operating expense evaluation
  • Financing assumptions
  • Operating performance drivers
Module 6.

  • Development Feasibility Analysis
  • Land evaluation
  • Zoning and regulatory considerations
  • Cost estimation
  • Feasibility modeling
Module 7.

  • Financing and Capital Structure
  • Debt structures
  • Equity participation
  • Loan instruments
  • Capital allocation discipline
Module 8.

  • Investment Strategy and Acquisition Analysis
  • Opportunity sourcing
  • Deal qualification
  • Transaction structure
  • Risk considerations
Module 9.

  • Asset Management and Operations
  • Lease structures
  • Expense control
  • Performance measurement
  • Long term asset strategy
Module 10.

  • Market Risk and Stress Testing
  • Scenario evaluation
  • Market volatility
  • Liquidity and exit constraints
  • Capital preservation considerations
Module 11.

  • Integrated Investment Case Study
  • Full acquisition evaluation
  • Financial modeling
  • Market assessment
  • Outcome analysis
Module 12.

  • Portfolio Strategy and Long Term Planning
  • Portfolio construction
  • Diversification
  • Holding period discipline
  • Scaling considerations
Assessment

Assessment includes valuation assignments, financial modeling exercises, and a comprehensive final case requiring integrated market analysis and investment judgment.

Learning Outcomes

Participants completing the curriculum will be able to:

  • Evaluate real estate markets using structured analytical frameworks
  • Construct professional financial models for income producing assets
  • Apply valuation methods consistent with institutional practice
  • Assess feasibility, risk, and long term asset performance
  • Support real estate investment decisions with disciplined analysis