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FIN440 Real Estate Appraisal
Credits: 3 (3, 0, 0) Prerequisites: FIN340
This course aims to develop an understanding of the real estate market analysis and the
measurement of real estate value. Topics include market analysis for both residential and
commercial properties, fundamental concepts of value, professional standards, methods and
procedures in property valuation for residential, commercial properties and special purpose
property. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to explain the concepts of real
estate market analysis, investment and value of real estate; distinguish relevant market analysis
and appraisal techniques; estimate the value of property using three approaches to valuation:
market approach, income or investment approach, and cost approach and demonstrate
responsibility through report writing and presentation.

FIN445 Real Estate Finance and Investment
Credits: 3 (3, 0, 0) Prerequisites: FIN340
This course aims to develop an understanding of the many decisions involved in real estate
financing and investment. It is expected that it would enable students to understand the real
estate financing under both conventional and Islamic systems, financial and investment analysis
techniques involve in corporate real estate decision, projects and land developments, and
evaluates the real estate investment performance. Upon completion of this course, the student
will be able to explain the real estate financing for both conventional and Islamic systems;
distinguish relevant financial and investment analysis techniques; assess the feasibility and
financing of project and land developments; evaluate the performance of real estate investments;
demonstrate responsibility through report writing and presentation and demonstrate good
communications and numerical skills primarily through assignments and as well as classroom
discussions.

FIN462 Financial Modeling and Stocks Valuation
Credits: 3 (3, 0, 0) Prerequisites: FIN310, FIN320
This course is designed to introduce students, and eventually equip them with, the quantitative
tools that are necessary for making informed decisions in finance. Using spreadsheets,
particularly, Microsoft Excel, students will learn how to optimize the use of spreadsheets in
understanding and creating quantitative financial models that are commonly employed in
measuring and managing financial risk as well as generating firm’s forecasts and predictions. After
completing this course, the students should be able to understand the importance of spreadsheets
in financial modeling; explain the causal impact of data on a firm’s financial overall performance;
Identify and measure risks faced by the firm based on data analysis; Recommend various risk-
managing approaches and present forecasts and predict about the overall financial performance
of a firm.

FIN465 Financial Derivative Securities Valuation
Credits: 3 (3, 0, 0) Prerequisites: FIN320
This course provides students with the techniques, concepts and applications relevant to financial
derivative securities. Topics include analysis of various types of options and strategies of options,
trading, principles of trading commodities on future markets, speculation and hedging using
derivative securities. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to understand the
main techniques and concepts related to derivative securities; how options, futures and forward
contracts are used for hedging and speculation and use the main financial models to evaluate
options and other contracts.

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