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AI245U Introductory Economics and Quantitative Methods /Commissioned Course/ 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus AI245U (Spring 2023–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AI245U (Spring 2023–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Introduction – activities in the development process

•   From macro to micro economy  - how to determine demand

•  Cycles in the property market - how to handle risk

•   Consumer preference and the economy of the household

•   Venture capital

• Proifitability analysis and feasibility studies

•  A housing project within the balance sheet framework

•  Modelling ofifice demand

Intended learning outcomes

The main goal of the course is to provide the participants with the tools necessary for making investment analysises in real estate development projects. After the course, the participants should: Have knowledge about the surrounding world analysis and the consumer analysises that provide input for the investment analysis. Be able to make an investment analysis in excel. Have an understanding about funder perspective, and alternative ways of funding investments. Be able to evaluate development projects within the investors balance sheet framework 

Literature and preparations

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Supplementary information

This course is a commissioned education and is financed by a company. You may as a student not apply for or be accepted for a commissioned education.

Commissioned Course. Admittance to the course can only be purchased by a legal entity who appoints course participants