Identify and analyze the commercial viability of real estate investments and developments.

Despite the economic turbulence of the past decade, the real estate industry in the U.S. has only gone from strength to strength in recent years. In this online short course from Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business, gain an introduction to the current commercial real estate and property development market. By examining the real estate ecosystem from a holistic perspective, you’ll unpack the fundamental skills necessary to facilitate informed commercial real estate investment and development decisions.

Over the course of eight short weeks online, you’ll learn to assess the feasibility of property investments, explore the concepts and techniques used to analyze commercial real estate assets and discover the instruments commonly used to finance these assets. You’ll also learn to personally analyze and identify commercially viable real estate for development.

Is this course for you?

This online short course is designed for both property developers and entrepreneurs who want to identify and analyze the viability of real estate investments and developments. It is beneficial for real estate agents, brokers and property managers who want to deepen their knowledge of the commercial real estate ecosystem. Finance professionals will gain a holistic understanding of the specific financial tools and techniques required to assess the feasibility of an investment.

What will set you apart

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:
The ability to identify and analyze the commercial viability of real estate investments and developments.
An understanding of the commercial real estate ecosystem as a whole.
Knowledge of the financial tools and techniques required to assess the feasibility of an investment.
Unlimited access to 2U’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.