Graduate Courses for Real Estate Development (RDEV)

Schedule of Classes: Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer
(Only current and next semester available)

RDEV 630 Fundamentals of Real Estate Development and Finance (3 credits)
For RDEV majors or others with permission of department. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: RDEV630, RDEV688B, or URSP664. Formerly RDEV688B.
An introduction to real estate development and the foundational concepts of finance and particular financial measures in underwriting real estate projects. Quantitative analyses and financial modeling comprise the main focus.

RDEV 635 Capital Markets and Real Estate Investments for Developers (3 credits)
For RDEV majors only or permission of department. Prerequisite: RDEV630, RDEV688B, or URSP664. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: RDEV635 or RDEV688F. Formerly RDEV688F.
An advanced course in real estate finance focusing on capital markets and complex financing mechanism in the public and private markets for raising capital for development of public, private and public/private projects.

RDEV 650 Essentials of Design and Construction Management for Development Professionals (3 credits)
For RDEV majors or permission of department. Corequisite: RDEV640 and RDEV610. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: RDEV650 or RDEV688C. Formerly RDEV688C.
Essential terminology, process and substantative knowledge needed by development professionals to effectively move a project through the design and construction process; includes environmental and ethical considerations throughout the process.

RDEV 688 Selected Topics in Real Estate Development (3 credits)
Prerequisite: permission of department. Repeatable to 8 credits if content differs.
Selected topics in real estate development.

RDEV 689 Current Topics in Real Estate Development (1-3 credits)
Explores a focused aspect in any of the five major phases of real estate development: planning, finance, law, design, construction, or management.

 

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