AE 4412 - Engineering and Building Investment 0 4 Economics

Institution:

Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Description:

This course provides financial and economic concepts that confront the building construction, engineer, and design professional. The student is taught their role in pre-development analysis along with the basic principles of real estate investment. An insight is gained on the economic factors thatmotivate the client to build. Topics include: financing the construction project, interest rates, economic decisionmaking, life cycle costs, rate of return analysis, depreciation, income taxes, budgeting, financial statement evaluations, professional liability, investment analysis, value engineering and sustainable design calculations, cash flow analysis, engineering economics, appreciation, tax shelter, development history, zoning, tax laws, equity investments, LEED/sustainable development, and appraisal techniques. Emphasis is placed on the application of economic analysis to the senior design projects. The instructormay arrange guest lectures and tours throughout the quarter. (prereq: senior standing)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.msoe.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 332-6763

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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