Commercial Real Estate Market Analysis

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of analyzing commercial real estate (CRE) markets, highlighting the role of market analysts in shaping development, investment, and occupancy decisions. Students will explore the unique challenges of analyzing commercial real estate, including how it differs from other sectors. The course covers key components of market analysis, including economics, research, and communication, using real-world illustrations. It also employs practical exercises to introduce students to the skills, tools, and data sources that industry professionals depend on. Students will get a taste of what it means to synthesize quantitative and qualitative inputs into insights that inform decisions for an array of real estate practitioners, from developers and investors to brokers and corporate strategists. By the end of the course, students will understand how market analysis drives value in the commercial real estate industry and be aware of the various career opportunities available to CRE market analysts. This course is best suited for students who have already been in the program for a year or two.