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This course examines how to analyze real estate investment property using the Argus Enterprise module. The course also prepares participants for the Argus Enterprise certification examination. Property types covered include office, retail, industrial and…
This course provides an overview of the international real estate markets and investments. The context used is the international capital markets viewed from the perspective of real estate investment. The course also covers the impact of macroeconomic policies…
A must for anyone dealing with the investment aspects of real estate. This course examines residential, multiresidential, commercial, industrial, and special-purpose real estate investments, as well as reviews application of investment ratios to expense…
Learn the techniques and strategies for successful management of commercial buildings, strip-shopping centers, and public venues. Analyze both the financial and physical management functions. Topics include various forms of real estate ownership, management…
This course identifies the steps required to conceive and execute residential and commercial development projects. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to discuss the terminology and components and identify the process required for managing…
This course focuses on the general trajectory of book publication from the launch of the book on, specifically the role of editor in the modern iterations of publishing. It covers the entire process, from a book being sold into the market to release, PR and…
Designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the multidisciplinary field of real estate development, this course begins with an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the real estate developer, then explores various issues…
Designed for both aspiring story analysts and screenwriters who want to accelerate their careers, this course helps you master the methods used by story analysts who evaluate submissions to production companies, agencies and studios. You learn how to do an…
Today, marketing entertainment is a global enterprise, and motion pictures, television shows, streaming content and video games are the assets that drive expanding ancillary markets. How these properties are marketed determines their financial success and…
This course explores the sources of data used in economic studies and provides an in-depth analysis of trends, market activity, sales, lending, leasing and how research studies are conducted. Other topics include land-use studies and city planning, traffic…
Memorable stories are grounded by great characters. The core of who those characters are drive the story, but characters need to take action, and those actions need to ring true to their core as they move from one plot point to the next. Why is your character…
Animation is a fully creative universe without limits on sets, costumes, or special effects. All it takes is your imagination and the willingness to jump into a field friendly to new talent. This course guides you through the entire TV and Internet animation…
This workshop focuses on writing a solid draft of an original television pilot, whether half-hour or one-hour, building from an outline completed in the previous course. You begin by reworking and refining your story idea and outline as needed, addressing…
A new television show has exactly one shot at survival: its pilot episode. If the viewer isn't grabbed in the first hour, they're gone forever. But what is a pilot? How is it different from all other forms of screenwriting? What makes a good one work and a…
This workshop guides you to write a solid draft spec script from your half-hour comedy outline and move as far ahead as you can in polishing it. You begin by reworking your outline to simplify your story, nail down the essence of your characters, focus and…
An overview of California real property law and its influence on various aspects of the real estate industry. The course examines the legal issues surrounding real estate ownership and transfer, contracts, rights and duties of ownership, conveyance issues,…
Mirroring the process that professionals undergo in current episodic series production, this course guides you to write a solid first draft of your script of an existing series and work on polishing it. You begin by refining your story idea and outline as…
Dialogue may seem to be the easiest and most fun aspect of screenwriting (look at all those pages fly by, and with so much white space!), yet it's often the most difficult thing for the aspiring screenwriter to do well. Great dialogue is a vital vehicle for…
Modeled directly on how writers write in the real world of one-hour dramas, this course focuses on what is most central to creating a strong script as well as the largest piece (40 percent) of the writer's deal with any show: the story and outline. You learn…
This course teaches you how to create an airtight story and outline--the critical first step in writing a strong half-hour comedy script of an existing series and a process that makes writing your script much easier, faster and more successful. You begin by…
This advanced workshop is intended for 12 serious writers who want to turn good scripts into great ones. You first work closely with the instructor to analyze your script's overall strengths and weaknesses. Every week, you turn in pages and receive back…
The internship course provides eligible students an opportunity to earn elective credit toward the certificate program based on an internship position--comprised of at least 120 hours of practical application of course material--that the student has secured…
This workshop guides you to complete your current project. You focus on developing a successful second and third act with special attention given to structure, character development, emotional content and cinematic style. You also acquire self-editing…
Designed for writers with at least one screenplay under their belts, this workshop guides you to launch and make significant headway on a new project. The goal is to develop a strong premise that sustains your entire script, create and refine the story…
This second in a four-part sequence in writing a feature film script has you hit the ground running. You begin by pitching your story based on your outline and revising it to make sure the premise can carry the entire movie. Armed with a workable outline, you…
This course is for people who are interested in entering the practice of commercial real estate. The course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of commercial real estate by covering the four major property types: multi-family, office, retail and…
In the last of a four-part sequence in writing a feature film screenplay, you reach FADE OUT. In the process of completing your script, you hone in on structuring conversations, explore how to maximize your story's visual implications, deepen scene writing…
The third in a four-part sequence in writing a feature film screenplay, this course focuses on writing a significant portion of Act II. You also refine your story outline; flesh out main and secondary characters; continue to develop the art of the scene as it…
As the world’s most craved food, chocolate makes an ideal holiday gift. However, we may think we are buying quality chocolate when in fact we are buying a confection loaded with sugar. In this course, we learn how to make sophisticated choices and distinguish…
This course provides an overview of property management fundamentals for the real estate professional, individual owner or real estate student. Property types covered include office, retail, industrial, condominium and apartment buildings. Responsibilities of…
This course covers the economic foundations of real estate value, as well as location theory; the economics of spatial patterns--the forces that shape cities and influence the real estate industry and land uses; and theories of growth and decay of local…
This course surveys the principles and tools of appraising various types of real estate, as well as provides an analysis of value, price, property and legal rights. Topics include principles of valuation; the real estate market; the relationship between real…
The first in a four-part sequence designed to take you through the full process of writing a feature film screenplay, this course grounds you in the key craft elements of story structure, plot, scene development, character, theme, genre and dialogue and shows…
This course surveys the concepts, methods and techniques of financing residential and non-residential real estate while also identifying and analyzing the various instruments used for such purposes. Instruction covers sources, characteristics and parameters…
This course covers the elements of day-to-day real estate sales and brokerage practices, emphasizing the selling process and handling a real estate transaction from listing to closing escrow. Topics include securing and qualifying listings and prospects,…
MSE 250B. Advanced Composite Materials. (Prof. Yang, J-M.) Lecture, four hours; outside study, eight hours. Preparation: BS in Materials Science and Engineering. Requisite: course 151. Fabrication methods, structure and properties of advanced composite…
Intermediate Mah-Jongg is designed for players who already understand the basic rules of play and have had some experience playing the game and wish to further develop their skills. The goals of the class include a better understanding of reading the…
This practical study of the basic principles, economic aspects and laws of real estate covers the information needed to obtain a real estate license and/or for better management of personal investments. Topics include legal descriptions and estates;…
ENGR 203 “Systems Architecting” Prof. Gasster Requisite: ENGR 201. This course is dedicated to teaching the art and science of architecting. It starts with an introduction on architecting methodology - paradigm and tools. Students will learn the principles of…
This course focuses on how to create and manage a Google AdWords account and the ad creation and optimization process for maximum traffic generation. AdWords campaign management issues are explained, including strategies for selecting optimal keywords…
Digital analytics is a set of business and technical activities that create and collect "big data" and process it for analysis, recommendations, optimizations and predictions. This course defines the term "digital analytics" and focuses on its importance in…
This course explores the various media outlets--print, broadcast and digital--for those working in a broad range of public relations fields and discusses the tricks of the trade on how to work with these outlets effectively. Case histories will be used to…
This course is intended to provide an introduction to the basic history, theories, principles and methods of public relations practice. The emphasis in this class is on problem solving and the tools and techniques of the trade as applied to real-life…
The course is intended for executives and professionals that want to go beyond the basics to learn how to apply social media to get concrete business results. The course puts students on the leadership path with strategies and tactical plans that lead to…
Providing a comprehensive and practical approach to conducting relevant, useful marketing and advertising research, this course examines consumer behavior and how it can influence marketing and advertising decision-making, as well as methodologies used to…
Create effective consumer-targeted digital advertising campaigns across the ever-changing digital media landscape. Explore how to plan, create, track and optimize all types of digital advertising campaigns, with a focus on developing highly strategic…
Writing for marketing and advertising is all about crafting a message. This course aims to build the essential skills to write clear, concise, and compelling messages for all media. You study and practice writing proposals, direct mail pieces, brochure copy,…
This course emphasizes the managerial process in the international environment and provides an operational assessment of the fundamental issues involved in the management of international and multinational corporations. Instruction focuses on analyzing case…
Currency devaluations are a major cause of global economic chaos, thereby forcing multinational companies, as well as importers and exporters, to make long-term decisions that are undermined by daily trading occurrences. Currency traders, including hedgers,…
More and more individuals are investing internationally to take advantage of its potential growth and diversify their investment portfolios. This course provides you with a comprehensive overview of investment opportunities and strategies in international…