BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAHAR KÖSEOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. ASLI YÜKSEL
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 Outputs

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: 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
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 2 % 60
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 15 50
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 2 3
Paper Submission
Jury
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) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life
13) Possessing managing skills and competence
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment