This course is an introduction to the most fundamental concepts, principles, analytical methods and tools useful for making investment and finance decisions in residential and non-residential (income-producing) commercial properties. The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of real estate valuation, cycles, markets, investments, and decision-making, using modern finance and economics tools. A key objective of this course will be to understand the factors that distinguish real estate from conventional securities investments and the implications of those differences for financial decision-making.
This course is conducted on a lecture/discussion basis. Course materials will be distributed via Moodle. Students are expected to check the Moodle regularly to download any materials provided for class. Feedback is provided on an on-going basis through class interactions between the lecturer and the students.
Overall content (tentative):
The module is 5 ECTS with an expected workload of 135 hours. These hours are distributed among the various activities below:
Name of exam | Real estate finance and investments |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Danish title | Ejendomsfinansiering og investering |
Module code | KAØKO202224 |
Module type | Course |
Duration | 1 semester |
Semester | Autumn
|
ECTS | 5 |
Language of instruction | English |
Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
Responsible for the module |
Education owner | Master of Science (MSc) in Economics |
Study Board | Study Board of Economics (cand.oecon) |
Department | Aalborg University Business School |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |