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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

This course teaches how to start for profit or non-profit organizations and raise the funding you need. Students will explore entrepreneurship, networking, and people skills.

Principles of Real Estate is an introductory course in Real Estate. Topics covered will include Real property rights; Real property taxation; Conveying real property rights; Real estate brokerage and Listing Contracts; Contracts for sale; Basic forms of ownership; Management of real estate; Government regulation, planning and zoning; Market Determinants of value; Introduction to investment property analysis; Market and feasibility analysis; Leases; Mortgages and bank lending; Default and foreclosure; and bankruptcy. Industry experts will visit the class as guest speakers.

Peer Leaders is for undergraduate teaching assistants who have previously taught one semester of SCH-MGMT 191/192T. This course allows experienced TAs the opportunity to develop and refine their mentoring and leadership skills while leading a section of first-year students.