MIT School of Architecture and Planning
Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment
Recognize prospects for profitable investments in the commercial real estate industry.
Start date
12 February 2025
Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
7–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
The average commercial real estate sale in 2019.
National Association of Realtors (May, 2019).
The forecasted market size, measured by revenue, of the commercial real estate industry in the United States in 2021.
IBISWorld (Dec, 2020).
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
To make well-informed investment decisions in the commercial real estate industry, it is essential to grasp both micro and macroeconomic theories and frameworks, and utilize practical financial analysis tools. The MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) offers an online short course, Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment, which utilizes actual examples of real estate investment and development projects. This real estate course introduces unique tools, theories, and terms that David Geltner, the Faculty Director, has developed. Upon completing this course, you will have the necessary skills to perform real estate valuation, investment analysis, and decision-making. Furthermore, you will receive an MIT SA+P certificate to validate your newly acquired real estate finance and development knowledge.
Is this course for you?
This commercial real estate course caters to individuals in finance, property investment, and real estate sectors who seek to comprehend the use of financial instruments to examine the commercial property market and make judicious investment choices. This course emphasizes technical aspects, and having prior expertise in real estate investment or finance will considerably assist you.
Course overview
Introduction
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
To make well-informed investment decisions in the commercial real estate industry, it is essential to grasp both micro and macroeconomic theories and frameworks, and utilize practical financial analysis tools. The MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) offers an online short course, Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment, which utilizes actual examples of real estate investment and development projects. This real estate course introduces unique tools, theories, and terms that David Geltner, the Faculty Director, has developed. Upon completing this course, you will have the necessary skills to perform real estate valuation, investment analysis, and decision-making. Furthermore, you will receive an MIT SA+P certificate to validate your newly acquired real estate finance and development knowledge.
Is this course for you?
This commercial real estate course caters to individuals in finance, property investment, and real estate sectors who seek to comprehend the use of financial instruments to examine the commercial property market and make judicious investment choices. This course emphasizes technical aspects, and having prior expertise in real estate investment or finance will considerably assist you.
What will set you apart
The ability to assess the financial viability of real estate development projects.
Tools to evaluate and manage a property portfolio based on economic principles and data.
A broad understanding of interactions within the broader real estate system, including the space and asset markets.
Unlimited access to 2U’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Financial economic concepts and tools for real estate
Module 2
The real estate system and the space market
Module 3
Micro level: Property valuation and investment analysis
Module 4
Leverage, and financing the investment
Module 5
Macro level: Strategic and tactical tools for portfolio management
Module 6
Investment analysis of real estate development projects
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What past students
think
Keith Ooi Ching Kiat
Property Development Director
The support network on the program is strong and seamless. I would strongly recommend this course to my fellow colleagues who are interested in improving their skills and proficiency in real estate.
Faculty Director
David Geltner
Emeritus Professor of Real Estate Finance, MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning; Associate Director of Research, MIT Center for Real Estate
About the certificate
Gain a more profound comprehension of commercial real estate investment and earn an official digital MIT SA+P certificate.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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