CORPFIN 7049 - Real Estate Valuation and Investment (M)
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CORPFIN 7049 Course Real Estate Valuation and Investment (M) Coordinating Unit Business School Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites CORPFIN 7005 Course Description Real estate is a significant investment focus in managing investor portfolios. This course looks at the issues in financing and investing in real estate with an emphasis on commercial real estate. It covers the general context of real estate as an investment, including the role and contribution of property trusts versus direct investment, and discusses what differentiates real estate from other assets. Valuation models are investigated (including cash flow models, and comparative valuation and the influence of real options value). Real estate investment financing is investigated, looking at project financing as well as general investment. Lastly issues in project development are considered. Building on the Business Schools existing links with the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association, the course covers the tools for direct investors and advisors to make better decisions with respect to real estate investment, using case studies of Singaporean, Australian and international projects and investment outcomes to illustrate the issues involved. Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Chee Cheong
Course Timetable
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
COURSE Learning Objectives
By the end of this course students should be able to:
1. Understand the core drivers of real estate market values, and market performance particularly in the Asia Pacific area.
2. Understand the models by which real estate assets are financed and the ways in which investors participate.
3. Understand the positioning of real estate within a portfolio and the opportunities it presents for investors.
4. Apply models for the assessment of real estate development projects.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 2 & 4 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 4 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1 & 4 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1 -
Learning & Teaching Activities
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Assessment
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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