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Real Estate Certificate
Stan Melton Chair in Real Estate
Professor David Dale-Johnson is Executive Professor and the Stan Melton Chair in Real Estate at the Alberta School of Business at the U of A. An expert in urban development and real estate economics and finance, he has augmented his academic career with international consulting activities as well as a stint as an executive in the real estate business.
Certificate in Real Estate/MBA Real Estate Stream
The Certificate in Real Estate and MBA Real Estate Stream provides Bachelor of Commerce and Masters students the opportunity for a broad based education in real estate economics, finance, law and development preparing them for a range of careers in the real estate industry. The courses are a mix of theory and practice involving case studies and/or team projects offering students hands-on preparation for their careers.
Real Estate Courses
Real Estate Principles (BUEC 454/610)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of real estate markets, covering topics such as property rights, zoning, urban growth, market analysis for various real estate types, housing markets, valuation, sustainability, and aboriginal land rights. It introduces a basic investment model for income-producing real estate, offering a broad understanding of real estate's role in the economy, market regulation, and investment fundamentals.
Real Estate Development
(Buec 457/613)
This course immerses students in the real estate development process, combining theoretical learning and practical experience. Students explore topics like market analysis, cost estimation, deal structuring, and financial analysis, and apply their knowledge by working in teams to conduct feasibility studies and present competitive development proposals.
Real Estate Asset Strategies
(BUEC 455/611)
This course focuses on the theory, fundamentals, and methods of real estate finance and investment, with an emphasis on analyzing income-producing property types and using tools like Argus Software. Topics include investment analysis, valuation, taxation, finance, corporate real estate, development, capital markets, and the single-family housing market, equipping students with critical skills for careers in real estate or finance-related roles involving real estate.
Legal Issues in Real Estate
(BLAW 456/612)
This course examines real estate law as it pertains to business decisions, covering property rights, land title, transactions, finance, entitlement, and environmental issues. Topics include lease agreements, mortgages, zoning, development permits, construction contracts, condominium law, and relevant environmental and aboriginal laws, with a focus on the legal aspects of real estate development and transactions.