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Graduate Studies Calendar 2019-2020 Courses of Instruction Course Descriptions R Real Estate Studies REAL
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For more information about these courses, see the Haskayne School of Business: haskayne.ucalgary.ca.

Real Estate Studies 707       Fundamentals of Real Estate
Provides an overview of real estate development – from bare land to built form. Covers valuation, conflict between use and exchange value of land, market value/assessment, comparison of different sectors and business models, environmental/social considerations, and trends.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Business Administration program.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Real Estate Studies 707 and any of Management Studies 789.04, 789.08, or Real Estate Studies 757 will not be allowed.
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Real Estate Studies 717       Real Estate Investment and Analysis
Structure and operations of the Canadian mortgage and asset-backed securities markets. Topics include instruments, techniques, and institutions of real estate finance, sources of funds, mortgage risk analysis, and fundamentals of residential and commercial real estate contracting. Examination of the risks and rewards when investing in and financing both commercial and residential real estate deals. Concepts include investment, financing, site analysis, appraisals, lending, and management of real estate portfolios and corporate real estate.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Business Administration program and Finance 601.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Real Estate Studies 717 and either Management Studies 789.03 or 789.05 will not be allowed.
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Real Estate Studies 727       Land Development and Planning
Introduction to urban planning. Topics will include planning legislation, municipal processes and timelines, the risks and costs associated with planning approvals, stakeholder engagement, developing political acumen, and new trends in managing growth and achieving sustainability goals.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Business Administration program.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Real Estate Studies 727 and Management Studies 789.09 will not be allowed
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Real Estate Studies 737       Legal and Operating Environment
Foundation of legal, regulatory and stakeholder issues affecting real estate. Topics will include real estate transactions, real estate brokerage, real property ownership interests, illegal discrimination in residential and commercial transactions, and other legal transactions involving real estate, such as sales and leases. Governance models, legislation, policies and by-laws in relation to the business of real estate and land development.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Business Administration program.
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Real Estate Studies 747       Real Estate Marketing
Coverage includes real estate marketing programs based on theoretical principles, an understanding of changing real estate markets, marketing methods, research approaches and marketing program development.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Marketing 601 and admission to the Master of Business Administration program.
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Real Estate Studies 767       Advanced Real Estate Development
Preparation of a comprehensive development proposal or project in the real estate industry. Includes market and financial analyses, development planning and design, presentations, and contact with key industry sources.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Business Administration program.
Corequisite(s):
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Either Real Estate Studies 707 as a prerequisite or Real Estate Studies 717 as a corequisite.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Real Estate Studies 767 and either Management Studies 789.12 or Environmental Design 683.69 will not be allowed.
Notes:
May include site visits.
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Real Estate Studies 789       Selected Topics in Real Estate Studies
Investigation of selected topics in Real Estate Studies.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to the Master of Business Administration program and Real Estate Studies 707 or 757.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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