Real Estate
Overview
The last decade of the 20th century has had a significant impact on the real estate industry. Real estate has become more liquid, more public and more global. The Real Estate concentration involves study and analysis of the economic, social, physical, governmental, legal and financial aspects of real estate in the United States and other countries. Real Estate is not only a physical product but also financial product with transactions taking place locally as well as the global asset market.
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The program curriculum is designed to produce individuals with the analytical tools and applied problem solving skills they need to become effective real estate professionals. An MBA with a real estate concentration provides a context for students to make complex decisions based on in-depth research, competitive market analysis, environmental sensitivity and financial feasibility.
Testimonials
"The
real estate concentration provides a solid foundation of up-to-date residential
and commercial real estate practices. It is very applicable for everyone and can
be applied to a career in real estate or any other profession."
Andy Glenn, Class of 2002
"Many people do not realize how large and
diverse of a field real estate is. I enjoy it because it draws on many skills
that I have acquired through life and my education, from contract negotiations
to sales and marketing to financial management. I feel that my choice to concentrate
in real estate has benefited me greatly throughout my career and will continue
to do so in the future."
Brooks Delaney, Class of 2000
Highlights
The 2nd annual Alabama Real Estate Conference was a success! The event, held at the Bryant Conference Center, provided an opportunity for real estate professionals to gather and discuss issues facing the industry and our state. This year, the event attracted a number of realtors and companies. The speakers for the 2002 event are listed below.
Joe Talentino,
Vice President
of Development for EBSCO Properties: Retail trends and the changes taking place
in the market.
Leslie Marks,
National Association
of Home Builders: Housing trends of senior citizens.
Meade
Whitaker Jr.,
Attorney and Partner at Bradley, Arant, Rose and White LLP:
A legal and regulatory update.
Dr. Pete Conroy,
Chair of the Alabama Commission of Environmental Issues: Smart growth, a way to
manage and direct growth in a way that minimizes damage to the environment, reduces
“sprawl” and builds livable towns and cities.
Robert
Schonefeld,
CEO of Bridger Commercial Funding, LLC: Commercial financing alternatives.
Dr. David Berson,
Vice President and Chief
Economist for Fannie Mae: 2002 state and national economic forecast.
Contact
Dr. Leonard Zumpano
149 Bidgood Hall
Telephone: (205) 348-4117
E-mail:
lzumpano@cba.ua.edu