IF3213 Real Estate FinanceBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
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 Fall 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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.