Program Overview

Real Estate Investment and Development Program

The Real Estate Investment and Development program is an online short course offered by Rice Business, a nationally recognized school ranked No. 1 for graduate entrepreneurship. This eight-week course equips students with the real-world knowledge needed for a career in real estate investment.

Course Overview

The course provides a holistic approach to commercial real estate, empowering students to identify and analyze the commercial viability of real estate investments and developments, understand the commercial real estate ecosystem, and harness financial tools and techniques required to assess the feasibility of an investment.

Course Curriculum

The course consists of eight self-paced modules:

• Module 1: The logic behind real estate investment decisions
• Module 2: The factors affecting real estate value
• Module 3: The real estate system and the developer
• Module 4: Property level evaluation
• Module 5: Leverage and the impact on risk and return
• Module 6: Economic feasibility of a development project
• Module 7: Equity partners
• Module 8: Making investment decisions

Course Benefits

Upon completion of the course, students receive a certificate from Rice Business as tangible proof of their newly acquired skills and knowledge. The course is guided by Rice Business faculty and industry experts with in-depth experience in real estate finance.

Online Short Course Experience

The course features an easy-to-use virtual classroom, interactive and engaging coursework, and a helpful discussion board where students can share ideas and ask questions.

Time Commitment and Course Length

The course requires a time commitment of 7-10 hours per week and lasts for eight weeks.

Registration and Start Date

Registration for the course is open, and the course starts on February 28, 2024.