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Identify opportunities for profitable investment in the commercial real estate sector.
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Making informed investment decisions in commercial real estate hinges on understanding micro and macroeconomic theories and frameworks, and using practical financial analysis tools. The Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment online short course from the MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) draws on real-world examples of real estate investment and development projects, with a focus on unique tools, terms, and theories that have been pioneered and developed by the Faculty Director, David Geltner. On completion of this course, you’ll be armed with the skills needed for real estate valuation, investment analysis, and decision making, and you’ll earn an MIT SA+P digital certificate, validating your newfound real estate finance and development knowledge.
This online short course is geared toward finance, property investment, and real estate professionals who want to understand how to apply financial tools to analyze the commercial real estate market and make informed investment decisions. This program has a technical focus, and previous financial or real estate investment experience will significantly benefit you.
Gain a holistic overview of commercial real estate finance as you work through the weekly modules of this online course.
Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1: Financial economic concepts and tools for real estate
Module 2: The real estate system and the space market
Module 3: Micro level: Property valuation and investment analysis
Module 4: Leverage, and financing the investment
Module 5: Macro level: Strategic and tactical tools for portfolio management
Module 6: Investment analysis of real estate development projects
Gain a more profound comprehension of commercial real estate investment and earn an official digital MIT SA+P certificate.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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