Program Overview

Real Estate and Land Economics

Course Description

This course covers the economic foundations of real estate value, including location theory and theories of growth and decay of local areas, cities, and regions.

Course Details

• Duration: As few as 11 weeks
• Units: 4.0
• Current Formats: Hybrid, Online
• Cost: Starting at $905.00

Learning Outcomes

• Explore the economics of spatial patterns
• Gain an understanding of real estate cycles and business fluctuations
• Learn to identify specific urban land use and land values

About This Course

This course covers the economic foundations of real estate value, as well as location theory; the economics of spatial patterns--the forces that shape cities and influence the real estate industry and land uses; and theories of growth and decay of local areas, cities, and regions. Other topics include real estate cycles, business fluctuations, and identification of specific urban land use and land values.

Prerequisites

• MGMT X 475.1 Real Estate Principles
• Previous experience or consent of instructor

Spring 2026 Schedule

• Date: April 1 - June 10
• Time: Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
• Instructor: Donald Sutton
• Format: Hybrid
• Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood, Remote Classroom
• Fee: $905.00

Summer 2026 Schedule

• Date: June 22 - September 6
• Instructor: Robert Abelson
• Format: Online
• Fee: $905.00

Course Requirements

• Internet access required to retrieve course materials

Course Syllabus

• Schedule:
  • Lecture: Wed Apr 1, 2026, 6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT, UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
  • Lecture: Wed Apr 8, 2026, 6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT, Remote Classroom
  • Lecture: Wed Apr 15, 2026, 6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT, UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
  • Lecture: Wed Apr 22, 2026, 6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT, Remote Classroom
  • Lecture: Wed Apr 29, 2026, 6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT, UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
  • Lecture: Wed May 6, 2026, 6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT, Remote Classroom
  • Lecture: Wed May 13, 2026, 6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT, UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
  • Lecture: Wed May 20, 2026, 6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT, Remote Classroom
  • Lecture: Wed May 27, 2026, 6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT, UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
  • Lecture: Wed Jun 3, 2026, 6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT, Remote Classroom
  • Lecture: Wed Jun 10, 2026, 6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT, UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

Programs This Course Applies To

Commercial Real Estate Certificate

• Gain skills and knowledge to navigate commercial real estate and prepare for diverse career opportunities in the industry.

Real Estate Certificate

• Establish a strong foundation for a career in real estate.
• This program provides you with the knowledge and training to enter the industry and meets the educational requirements to obtain a California real estate salesperson license.
• Formats: Online, In Person