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Honors Independent Study SCH-MGMT

SCH-MGMT

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Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit

Independent Study

SCH-MGMT

Not available at this time

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit

Independent Study

SCH-MGMT

Not available at this time

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit

Real Estate Finance, Analysis and Investment

SCH-MGMT

Real Estate Finance, Analysis and Investment is the study of commercial real estate, finance, and investment, taught from an entrepreneurial perspective. The goal is to develop an understanding of the concepts and techniques required to analyze and evaluate, acquire, and finance real estate properties. Topics will include: Commercial real estate entities; Commercial Leases; use of debt and leverage; financing and structuring the deal using debt, equity, and including investors; the commercial real estate loan; mortgage calculations and amortization, using financial calculators and excel; financial modeling using excel; the Introduction to Argus Valuation software; calculating NOI; the use and selection of cap rates and ratios; pro-forma analysis; calculating cash flow B/T, cash flow A/T, the tax on sale, and cash flow from the sale; valuation, net present value and Internal rate of return analysis; using the financial analysis to aid in investment decisions; due diligence; default and foreclosure; and disposition strategies.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
The course material will involve a combination of lecture and case study method, using actual properties and projects. Industry experts will visit the class as guest speakers.

Honors Independent Study SCH-MGMT

SCH-MGMT

Not available at this time

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit

Independent Study

SCH-MGMT

Not available at this time.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit

Business in Italy

SCH-MGMT

This course is made up of on-campus seminars and a study abroad experience in Italy. Studying and traveling in Italy will provide you with a rare opportunity for a first-hand study of a unique economic power that is known for combining business with a deep sense of aesthetics, quality, and culture. The course is designed to be a highly interactive study of Italian culture and business, with the expectation that it will help us all appreciate the dynamics of business in Italy from a globalization, expansion challenge, Made-In-Italy brand, ownership structures, and people management perspective.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit
Course Notes
Students must apply to this short-term study abroad program. The application is currently open now through May 16, 2025. Applications and deposits are currently accepted on a first come first served basis. Apply at OGA https://umass.via-trm.com/program_brochure/14287

AI and Professional Business Communications

SCH-MGMT

This course introduces School of Management students to best practices for using generative AI tools (such as Microsoft Copilot) in both educational and industry settings, with a focus on business communication and workflow streamlining. Drawing from rhetorical theory, ethical frameworks, and popular discussions about generative AI, the course prepares students to understand and effectively use these ubiquitous tools in the workplace, while also recognizing when and when not to use them. The course will run in both a lecture and workshop model. Students will participate in robust class discussions and frequently present their own work to the rest of the class.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit

Professional Ethics in Contemporary Society

SCH-MGMT

Professional ethics is examined from multiple perspectives such as the relevance of political and economic systems, and the cultures of organizations and professions. Further, the significance of critical thinking and psychological influences (e.g. self-esteem) is examined.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit

Professional Ethics in Contemporary Society

SCH-MGMT

Professional ethics is examined from multiple perspectives such as the relevance of political and economic systems, and the cultures of organizations and professions. Further, the significance of critical thinking and psychological influences (e.g. self-esteem) is examined.

Course Details

Fall 2026

This class is non-credit
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