Master of Business Administration in Real Estate track

This course describes the basic principles of corporate finance and provides practical tools for financial decision and valuation. The course starts with optimal project acceptance criteria consistent with the objective of maximizing the market value of the firm. It then moves on to techniques for estimating the cost of capital, which are subsequently applied to a range of valuation problems. The valuation principles include WACC, APV, multiples and real options. In the second half of the course we discuss capital structure and dividend decision, and how they affect firm value. We also study corporate governance, and end the course analyzing financial issues in mergers and acquisitions. Learning Outcomes: • Learn how and why local and global financial markets behave certain ways • Sharpen your critical-thinking and problem-solving skills that make you stand out from the crowd • Use quantitative data to solve business problems in order to make investment and financial decisions • Learn how to become a smart and profitable investor using a variety of channels

This course provides a comprehensive, graduate level discussion of managerial accounting. Broadly, this course focuses on the use of accounting data in the decision-making process for managers. As such, learning which data is important in different managerial settings, appropriately deriving and interpreting such relevant data, and then formulate best case strategies forms the core of study. More specifically, students learn to use the concepts of opportunity cost and organizational architecture as the framework for studying managerial accounting. Learning Outcomes: • Investigate real-world problems through hands-on learning • Gain an understanding of the basic accounting concepts applicable to your current role, even if you're not an accountant • Ask the right questions and make informed decisions using the right data • Utilize managerial accounting concepts to make important decisions during difficult times • Learn how to successfully manage your budget without losing money • Learn how to evaluate product-line and make-or-buy decisions, what to do with unprofitable product lines and customers, and more

This course helps students integrate the functional expertise from areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing, and production. Concepts and tools acquired from these functional areas provide the basis for approaching strategic problems from a holistic managerial perspective. Prerequisites: FINA 550, ISCS 570, MANG 564, ACCT 540, ECON 509, MANG 575, MARK 588 Learning Outcomes: • Size up the competitive environment in the quest for profitable opportunities • Develop strategic moves, positions, and tactics to effectively beat the competition • Identify “blue ocean” opportunities where there is limited competition and profitability opportunities are greatest • Build and lead effective organizations to execute a chosen strategy

This course focuses on the function of Information Systems (IS) and the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure and the role they play in the organization. The strategic, economic and managerial aspects of technology adoption decisions and IT governance policies are examined from the organizational leader’s perspective. Both existing and emerging technologies will be studies to provide awareness of current trends, organizational impact, risks and benefits. The objective of this course is to prepare managers to provide leadership in the use of information systems and information technology across the enterprise, regardless of functional area. Learning Outcomes: • Learn how to get usable insights from good information to make your business thrive • Learn how to navigate global issues while protecting your business • Learn about problems real businesses face and how they address them with enterprise-class information systems • Study real-world examples where companies couldn’t react to changing business conditions, and how enterprise information systems enable a nimble enterprise that could make swift adjustments to market-changing events • Learn how computer-aided design, knowledge-work systems, and virtual reality can improve the safety and efficiency of engineers and other knowledge workers to unlock business value and protect the corporate knowledge base when key workers depart the organization

This course introduces the techniques of quantitative and statistical analysis for management decision making. Major topics include decision analysis, statistical inference, regression, and linear programming. Learning Outcomes: • Apply theories and models to real-world situations • Use statistics the correct way to deliver the information you need • Use statistics to make informed decisions • Use models and techniques to create valuable information

The course will equip the student with the ability to properly frame any decisions faced (business or personal), and then arrive at the best solution given the information available. To do so requires two additional skills: 1) To accurately work with data to assess the economic environment, 2) The ability to think strategically. Topics include: profit maximization, demand analysis, elasticity, market power, regression analysis, game theory, and pricing strategies Learning Outcomes: • Learn how to solve real-world strategic problems with the right skills • Use real data to blend statistical analysis, market expertise, and economic reasoning to better understand causal patterns and trends – and learn how to translate this understanding into informed forecasting and strategic decision-making • Understand how to deal with uncertainty by studying real-world examples • Learn how to answer the question: “How is this particular concept useful to me right now?” • Determine how to take on and solve challenges – without all the information you think you need

This course introduces the multifaceted role of an effective leader/manager. Human behavior at the individual, group and organization levels is examined as well as techniques for leading people in the organizational environment. Topics include: various developmental areas of leadership, including communications, social responsibility, and personal development, the role of an effective leader, small group and team leadership, work motivation, conflict resolution, managing workplace relationships, and personality influences on work attitudes and behaviors. Learning Outcomes: • Discover what leadership style works for you • Understand where you stand as a leader • Learn how to work most effectively to communicate to your employees • Learn how to analyze situations and make decisions to be a better leader

This course presents an overview of marketing and the activities involved in the delivery of goods and services to the consumer. Topics include the identification of target markets, the development of a marketing mix, the special challenges of service delivery, the importance of retailing, and relationship marketing. Learning Outcomes: • Learn about current marketing techniques that are relevant in today's competitive landscape • Learn how to make creative decisions and how to use data to make strategic decisions • Discover how to gain a competitive advantage by using technological advances like artificial intelligence, machine learning, high-velocity decision-making, and data analytics

This course provides students with a foundation in the economics of real estate and development. The course will cover a wide range of topics that are critical to understanding real estate and development, such as market demand, financing, planning, and construction of development projects. Students will be also equipped with analytical tools that will enhance their understanding of real estate markets at every (global, national, regional, local) level, helping them navigate an increasingly complex development market

This course is an analytical survey of the leading issues associated with the analysis of real estate markets. Topics include sources of funds, types and contents of financing instruments, roles of private and governmental institutions, the determination of economics feasibility of real estate investments and the effects of financing and taxes on investment profitability.