EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
IF3213 Real Estate Finance Spring 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR KÖSEOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. ASLI YÜKSEL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course deals with the central issues in real estate finance and investment. Typical policies and procedures used in financing of residential, industrial, and commercial properties are discussed. When the students successfully completed this course, they should be able to understand many aspects of residential real estate, such as the process by which capital investments are made in real property, and to assess some of the issues facing the real estate finance and investment community.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Learns types of mortgages used in real estate financing
II. Calculates cost of loan to the borrower
III. Learns how payment structure of a loan changes as economic environment changes
IV. Calculates risk and return of investments in real estate
V. Compares different financing alternatives for residential properties
VI. Analyses homeownership as an alternative to renting.
VII. Learns underwriting process
VIII. Calculates value of the income properties
IX. Applies financial analysis techniques within a real life environment

Course Content

real estate financing, mortgages, risk and return of investments in real estate, underwriting process,

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The Interest Rate Factor in Financing To read the related chapter in the text book
2) Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans To read the related chapter in the text book
3) Adjustable Rate Mortgages To read the related chapter in the text book
4) Adjustable Rate Mortgages To read the related chapter in the text book
5) Residential Financial Analysis To read the related chapter in the text book
6) Review To read the text book and lecture notes for the exam
7) Single Family Housing To read the related chapter in the text book
8) Underwriting and Financing Residential Properties To read the related chapter in the text book
9) Introduction to Commercial Property Markets To read the related chapter in the text book
10) Real Estate Valuation To read the related chapter in the text book
11) Real Estate Valuation To read the related chapter in the text book
12) Review To read the text book and lecture notes for the exam
13) Investment Analysis To read the related chapter in the text book
14) Financial Leverage and Financing Alternatives To read the related chapter in the text book

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Textbook / Required Material
Brueggeman, William B. and Jeffrey D. Fisher. 2008. Real Estate Finance and Investments. McGraw Hill/Irwin, Thirteenth Edition.
References: None

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 2 % 60
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 41
Study Hours Out of Class 15 50
Midterms 2 3
Final 1 2
Total Workload 96

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3