Despite the myriad market shocks of the past two decades, real estate has remained an in-demand and often lucrative investment option. However, many interested in the property market feel unequipped to navigate its challenges or seize its opportunities. To invest strategically, professionals need a solid foundation in the concepts, principles, and analytical methods involved in valuing and financing a property.

In the Real Estate Finance and Investment online program from Kellogg Executive Education at Northwestern University, you’ll unpack the key factors needed to make effective investment decisions. Over the course of six weeks, you’ll examine the process of acquiring a profit-generating property, including valuing it, financing it, and measuring the impact of the tax laws governing it. You’ll also learn how to actively forecast expected cash flow and avoid common investment mistakes and risks. Each module includes a practical, real-world case study — designed specifically by an industry expert to consolidate learnings — giving you the confidence to execute effective investment decisions by the program’s end.

This program is designed for any professionals interested in real estate investment who want to develop their knowledge of financing, valuation, and investing techniques. Chief among these are senior executives and investors operating in the real estate industry who are seeking to gain new insights, drive decision-making, and avoid common pitfalls. Real estate professionals such as advisers, analysts, consultants, and managers will also find value in the program’s exploration of key principles and analytical methods. All students will gain the practical skills and the confidence to accurately determine the potential return on a real estate investment, whether in their professional or personal capacity.