TROY UNIVERSITY
MASTER SYLLABUS
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
FIN 3336
Real Estate Finance I
Prerequisites
FIN 3331.
Description
Procedures and operations of real estate mortgage markets. Prerequisite: FIN 3331.
Objectives
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of real-estate principles, law, appraisal, finance,
brokerage, and mathematics.
2. Describe how real-estate principles, law, appraisal, finance, brokerage, and mathematics
relate to the procedures and operations of real-estate mortgage markets.
3. Describe the procedures and operations of real-estate mortgage markets, institutions, and
instruments.
Purpose
To provide an overview of the field of real estate in general with emphasis on real-estate finance.
This is an excellent elective for anyone seeking familiarity with the important areas of real estate
and real-estate finance for purposes of business management or personal financial planning.
BABA/BSBA Finance major specified elective. Numbered FIN 4430 prior to Fall 2005.
Approved Texts
Clauretie, T. M., & Sirmans, G. S. (2006 or current). Real estate finance: Theory and practice
(5th ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson/South-Western.
Galaty, F. J., Allaway, W. J., & Kyle, R. C. (2002 or current). Modern real estate practice (16th
ed.). Chicago, IL: Dearborn.
Geschwender, A. (2004 or current). Real estate principles and practices (7th ed.). Mason, OH:
Thomson/South-Western.
Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the
instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook.
The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the
same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by
faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance.
1 August 2005
Master Syllabus: FIN 3336
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Wiedemer, J. P. (2001 or current). Real estate finance (8th ed.). Mason, OH: Thomson/SouthWestern.
Supplements
As deemed appropriate.
Troy University Faculty Handbook (2010): Section 3.9.2.8 [extract] — essential elements of the syllabus (somewhat modified for space):
1. Course title
8. Classroom
2. Course number +
location
section
9. Office location +
3. Term
e-mail address
4. Instructor
10. Office telephone
5. Prerequisites
11. Course
6. Office hours
description,
7. Class days, times
objectives
12. Text(s)
13. Other materials
14. Grading methods, 16. General supports
criterion weights,
(computer works,
make-up policy,
writing center)
mid-term grade
17. Daily assignments,
reports
holidays, add/drop
15. Procedure, course
& open dates,
requirements
dead day, final
exam
18. ADA statement
23. Cheating policy
19. Electronic device 24. Specialization
statement
requirements
20. Additional
(certification,
services,
licensure, teacher
statements
competencies)
21. Absence policy
22. Incomplete-work
policy