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BSLW2208/ECON1704: Urban Action Lab

3 Credits

Thursday: 10:00 - 1:00pm

Professor: Neil McCullagh and Ed聽Frechette

Urban Action Lab is a semester long class that provides students with first hand experience within the field of real estate and urban action, working on projects that advance affordable housing and access to opportunity. Students pursue research projects in partnership with mission driven organizations from across the City of Boston. Each project is completed in collaboration with a partner organization and are selected based on their potential for high-impact contribution to the organization. Project components include research, evaluation, interviewing, and writing. Students will work in close collaboration with partner agencies and fellow students. The class will meet once per week and will occasionally require students to attend meetings off-campus. Students interested in taking the class must meet with Professor McCullagh prior to joining the class.聽

BSLW2299: Real Estate Field Projects

3 Credits

Professor: Edward Chazen

This course requires you to get permission from the instructor. It is a complement to in-class learning and provides an experiential learning component to the real estate education at CSOM. The course consists of teams of 4-5 students each working on a field project for a real estate/developer investor, not-for-profit organization or government agency. The field projects are "real world" real estate projects that involve extensive data collection/analysis,interviews with a range of experts and others that can influence the conclusions and recommendations of the team, and presentations to management of the sponsoring organization. The field projects typically include development proposals for a property; re-development plans for an existing property; and, real estate market research to assist an investor considering expansion into new geographic markets.

BSLW1156: Introduction to Real Estate Law聽

3 Credits

Tuesday, 4:30-7:00pm in Fulton Hall 423

Professor: Teresa Cella

This course is an introduction to commercial real estate law. The
course examines the process inherent in real estate transactions from a legal and functional viewpoint. It covers issues relating to acquisitions, dispositions, ownership, financing, and leasing of commercial properties.The course also examines the legal aspects of relationships involved in real estate transactions, including those between buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants, and borrowers and lenders. The course will follow a property acquisition and financing from the letter of intent stage through closing with an emphasis on the most commonly negotiated aspects of a purchase and sale agreement, the due diligence process (including an examination of title, survey, and zoning matters as well as lease review), real estate financing, and closing logistics. Taking a hands-on approach and with expertise shared by guest speakers, students will gain insight into how commercial real estate transactions come together.

BSLW 1145: Real Estate Development

3 Credits

Monday/Wednesday 1:30-2:45 PM, Fulton Hall 250

Professor: Edward Chazen

This course is focused on what real estate development is and what it means to be a real estate developer. Students will gain an understanding of the process of real estate development, including design and construction; how developers engage with the public sector and the surrounding community to obtain approval for a development; how projects are financed; and, other important elements that contribute to completing successful real estate projects. Also learn about the legal aspects of developments; the ways that development is a catalyst for neighborhood improvement and local economic growth; and, trends in sustainable development.

MFIN2207 Real Estate Finance聽

Tuesday/Thursday 3:00 - 4:15pm, Fulton Hall 145

3 Credits

Professor: Edward Chazen

This course focuses on how capital is applied to debt and equity financing of income-producing real estate. The course content covers private debt and equity and public securities markets for real estate finance. The course format includes lectures, case study discussions, financial modeling exercises, guest speakers, REIT stock analysis, discussion of selected readings and simulation of negotiations. The course covers real estate finance from the perspective of the users of capital (developers and property owners) and the sources of capital (lenders and equity investors). The primary student outcomes are the ability to value commercial property; understand risks; how to structure a financing of commercial real estate; know the diverse sources of capital in the real estate industry and analyze, discuss and present a professional financing for debt and equity.

BSLW2201: Real Estate Colloquium II

Friday 10:00 - 12:50 PM, Fulton Hall 245

1 Credit

Professor: Taylor Perkins聽

Real Estate Colloquium II - Innovation Field Study provides first-hand experience touring innovative projects, buildings, neighborhoods, and factories that define real estate's future.The course will explore critical debates within the industry by exploring the city and region with leaders and professionals working to change the face of our cities and communities. Students will explore how innovation strives to meet contemporary challenges. Topics will include office-to-residential conversion, retail and revitalization, climate crisis mitigation, modular construction, and infrastructure.聽This course offers students an immersive experience beyond theoretical concepts and a view into the fundamentals of many different topics and career paths.The course will feature six 3-hour field visits, with each student attending three.Field visits will include an orientation lecture, a group debrief, discussion, and reflection. Students will attend an opening and closing lecture in person at Boston College. They will also be required to submit written reflections after each field visit, and a final paper. The Corcoran Center will provide transportation to each field visit via minibus.

BSLW2020: Real Estate Development in Practice聽

Wednesday 10:00 - 1:00pm, Carney Hall 437

1 Credit

Professor: Sean McReynolds聽

The class is a focused, one-credit course designed to give students a practical understanding of real estate development. This course delves into the critical stages of development, from site selection and due diligence to project completion, ensuring students grasp the intricacies of bringing a real estate project to fruition. Emphasizing market analysis, the course provides students with exposure to the evaluation of market dynamics, trends, and economic factors that influence development decisions. Financial analysis is a core component, where students see how financial models, cash flow analysis, and investment potential are analyzed. Additionally, the course offers an in-depth exploration of local market knowledge, helping students understand specific regions' unique characteristics and regulatory environment. Real Estate Development in Practice聽is聽a gateway for students to develop knowledge and interest in development and is a springboard to other Real Estate classes.

BSLW2250: Community Development and the Evolution of Place-Making

Tuesday 4:30 - 5:45pm, Stokes Hall 209S

1 Credit

Professor: Amy Schectman聽

What goes into neighborhood transformation? Community Development & the Evolution of Place-Making, immerses students in the multifaceted challenges of community development covering topics such as community mobilization, equity, organizing, sustainable development, and community empowerment. In Community Development & the Evolution of Place-Making, students explore positive social change by engaging with large-scale transformational housing projects. Through lectures, site visits, and case studies, students will see transformational projects and learn from a renowned expert in community transformation. The class emphasizes collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and involving community members in decision-making to ensure the development initiatives are contextually relevant and sustainable. Community Development & the Evolution of Place-Making is a gateway for students to develop knowledge and further explore community development related to community engagement, public policy, and real estate.