Green Property Management
Enhance your professional development or prepare for a transition into the field of real estate with AAU's Certificate in Green Property Management program. Establish a renewable energy knowledge base and learn the economic, environmental and community health benefits of implementing sustainable practices into the management of commercial and residential structures. Learning objectives include analysis of how present economic challenges, the cyclical nature of the real estate industry and proposed policies are furthering our nation's push to integrate renewable energies with housing markets and construction. With a dual foundation in real estate and renewable energy, students should be prepared to make decisions concerning the design, daily operation and marketing of a green building.
REQUIRED
RES280: Property Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to teach the basics of property management. The course provides an overview of the main concepts and how they relate to property management. Students will learn about economics, property analysis, marketing, leases, forms, day-to-day operations, and managing commercial property.
SOL100: Exploration of Solar Energy
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of solar energy by exploring the role of energy in modern society, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and conservation, solar photovoltaic technology, the solar industry, sizing and pricing residential PV systems, and the role of solar energy in today's real estate environment.
SOL130: Introduction to Green Building
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces fundamental concepts of green building design and delivery, as well as the various systems used in green buildings. Course materials lay a solid foundation for decisions related to the design and construction of a green building, from materials selection to considering the use of natural systems for wastewater processing. The course addresses both institutional and residential structures, and emphasis is placed on understanding practical, working systems used in the structures. The LEED certification process is briefly addressed from within the context of understanding how it affects building design decisions. The student will apply cost/benefit analyses as part of proposal justifications for green building projects.
ELECTIVES (Select 2 courses)
RES101: National Real Estate Principles
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to teach basic real estate principles. The course explores the variety of regulations, land definitions, the basics of contracts and legal instruments, and mortgages, rates, and appraisal.
RES220: Real Estate Finance
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: RES101 or RES111
This course is designed to teach basic finance principles. The topics include the impact of financial markets on real estate transactions, options available to real estate buyers, and the growing role of technology in financing.
RES240: Real Estate Appraisal
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to teach the principles and practices of appraising real estate. Students will learn the reasons for conducting a real estate appraisal, the methods of appraisal, and the types of appraisal reports.
RES260: Real Estate Brokerage
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: RES101 or RES111
This course is designed to teach the basics of real estate brokerage. The student will learn about the brokerage business, analyzing market conditions, managing risk, financing a business. The course provides an overview of all aspects to starting and operating a business, and the basics in ethics and legal practices.
