Real Estate and Infrastructure Capstone



Real Estate and Infrastructure Capstone2 CreditsBU.245.790.XX [NOTE: Each section must have a separate syllabus.][Day & Time / ex: Monday, 6pm-9pm][Start & End Dates / ex: 3/24/17–5/12/17][Semester / ex: Spring 2017][Location / ex: Washington, DC]Please note that this course has an irregular schedule.Instructor[Full Name]Contact Information[Email Address][Phone Number, ###- ###-#### (Optional)]Office Hours[Please specify the day and time of the 2 hours that will be dedicated to office hours each week. For evening classes, faculty may wish to hold their office hours by phone or email. While faculty are permitted to state “and by appointment,” office hours should not be held exclusively by appointment.]Text(s) & Learning MaterialsYou bring to the Capstone the entire body of knowledge acquired from your Real Estate and Infrastructure course work. No text is therefore required, but you should read and consult bibliographic sources below and review examples of past projects available via Blackboard and departmental archives in completing your capstone deliverables. Albino, V., Berardi, U., & Dangelico, R. M. (2015). Smart Cities: Definitions, Dimensions, Performance, and Initiatives. Journal of Urban Technology. 22:1. pp. 3-21.Baldwin, A. New Developments in Real Estate Financing. Economic Affairs, 37:1. p. 141.Billingsley, H. F., Kramer, A., & Warren, A. (2016). Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2017. Washington, DC: Urban Land Institute.Duany, A. & Plater-Zyberk, E. (2014). Lexicon of New Urbanism. Washington, DC: Congress for the New Urbanism. Miles, M. E., Netherton, L. M., & Schmitz, A. (2015). Real Estate Development: Principles and Process (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Urban Land Institute.Peiser, R. B. (2012). Professional Real Estate Development. The ULI Guide to Business Series (3rd ed.). Washington, DC: Urban Land Institute.Ricklin, A. & Shah, S. (2017). Metrics for Planning Healthy Communities. Sicola, M. (2017). Commercial Real Estate Terms and Definitions. Washington, DC: Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAOIP). Course DescriptionThe Capstone course provides you with a mentored professional real estate industry experience that integrates all aspects of the MS in Real Estate and Infrastructure curriculum. You may choose one of three options: A real estate and/or infrastructure development project proposal. Students selecting this option work in teams to produce a state-of-the-art development proposal for a challenging site selected by Capstone faculty and judged by a project review board of faculty and industry professionals. A real estate and infrastructure research. Students selecting this option work individually or in teams to conduct original research and analysis of a critical issue in real estate and infrastructure development.An internship with a real estate company. Students selecting this option work on a portfolio of defined assignments mentored by an industry professional in a real estate company, agency, professional or industry association, or portfolio management company. Capstone choices will differ based on individual interests and career goals, but you are encouraged to choose experiences that provide an opportunity for growth and showcase your professional knowledge, skills and talent. Examples include a development proposal for a brownfield site; an analysis of weather-related risks in coastal infrastructure security; or a written participation/ observation report based on a supervised internship.?The structure of deliverables may vary, but deliverables for all capstone experiences will include a written report, presentation slide deck, and oral presentation.?Capstone Guidelines and Application Prior to enrolling in the capstone, you are expected to attend the Capstone workshop and submit a written application of the proposed project or internship to your academic advisor at least one month prior to beginning the course. You must receive approval of your application from the Capstone academic adviser before enrolling in this course. The Capstone Guidelines and Application are available on the Real Estate and Infrastructure program website on Blackboard. Prerequisite(s)You must complete 24 credits of the graduate business curriculum prior to the Capstone.Learning ObjectivesBy the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate: A compelling vision of real estate development as a platform for business with humanity in mind;Competence in conceptualizing challenges, developing solutions, and capitalizing opportunities for real estate and infrastructure development;Applied state-of-the-art professional knowledge, skills, and judgment in real estate and infrastructure development; Effective teamwork in collaborating with diverse individuals and stakeholders to complete project deliverables on time and on target; and Persuasive communication about the value and impact of a project.To view the complete list of Carey Business School’s general learning goals and objectives, visit the Carey website.Class Participation and Attendance The primary assignment for the Capstone is the project or the internship. Class sessions and activities are an irregular but essential part of the course designed to provide you with the opportunity for critical peer review of your project or internship experience as you are progressing. Attendance and participation is required.Grading PolicyThe Real Estate and Infrastructure Program sets a very high bar for Capstone performance. Effective Fall 2017: The grade of A is reserved for those who demonstrate extraordinarily excellent performance as determined by the instructor. The grade of A- is awarded only for excellent performance. The grades of B+, B, and B- are awarded for good performance. The grades of C+, C, and C- are awarded for adequate but substandard performance.?The grades of D+, D, and D- are not awarded at the graduate level (undergraduate only). The grade of F indicates the student’s failure to satisfactorily complete the course work.Please note that for Core and Foundation courses, a maximum of 25% of students may be awarded an A or A-; the grade point average of the class should not exceed 3.3. For Elective courses, a maximum of 35% of students may be awarded an A or A-; the grade point average of the class should not exceed 3.4. (For classes with 15 students or fewer, the class GPA cap is waived.)Assignments, Deliverables, and Performance EvaluationThe grade for the Capstone course is determined by performance on the Capstone Project or Internship as well class participation throughout the eight weeks of the term. Specific deliverables for the final course grade vary somewhat for the project options and the internship option. You are responsible for ensuring that your project or internship deliverables align with Capstone Guidelines.Development or Research Project Option Grade components are distributed as follows:Grade ComponentDateLearning ObjectivesWeightProject Prospectus (Individual/Team)Written briefWeeks 1-21, 2, 3, 4, 510%Midterm Review (Individual/Team)Project update presentations and peer reviewWeek 41, 2, 3, 4, 510%Teamwork and Collaboration (Individual/Team)Class and team meeting attendance Peer review contributions and feedbackOngoing1, 2, 3, 4, 510%Capstone Final Project (Individual/Team)Written report (hard copy and e-file)Presentation slide deckClass presentationReflective critiqueWeek 7Week 8Week 8Week 81, 2, 3, 4, 570%Total100%Internship Option Grade components are distributed as follows:Grade ComponentDateLearning ObjectivesWeightCapstone Prospectus Written briefWeeks 1-21, 2, 3, 4, 510%Reflective journalWritten journal reflectionsWeeks 2-71, 2, 3, 4, 510%Teamwork and CollaborationClass attendance Peer review contributions Internship mentor/team feedbackOngoing1, 2, 3, 4, 510%Final internship portfolioWritten reportArtifacts (3+)Time log (80 hours)Internship mentor/team feedbackWeek 81, 2, 3, 4, 570%Total100%Grading RubricsHaving completed at least 24 credits of their graduate business degree prior to enrolling in the Capstone, you are expected to bring a high level of knowledge and skill to the Capstone experience. Your performance is evaluated accordingly from several perspectives based on normative expectations of real estate professionals. A grade of “B” means that you have demonstrated both breadth and depth of domain knowledge and expertise indicating that you are fully prepared to function effectively as a real estate professional. Specific grading criteria are outlined below. The highest grade is reserved for those who go beyond mastery to demonstrate extraordinary, “game-changing” innovation and excellence to real estate professional practice.REAL ESTATE AND INFRASTRUCTURE CAPSTONE GRADING RUBRICSEVALUATION FACTORSC: INADEQUATEB: PROFICIENTA: EXCELLENTWeightA compelling vision of real estate and infrastructure development as a platform for business with humanity in mindDemonstrates incomplete or flawed understanding of real estate as a human endeavor with social impact Lacks imagination in attempts to integrate human values with business & professional practiceDemonstrates effective understanding of real estate as a human endeavor with social impact Expertly integrates human values into business & professional practiceDemonstrates extraordinary insight into real estate as a human endeavor with social impact Seamlessly integrates human values into innovative business & professional practice20%Conceptualizing challenges, developing solutions, and capitalizing opportunities for real estate and infrastructure developmentDemonstrates incomplete or flawed strategic understanding of real estate industry dynamics and business practiceAttempts to think strategically are incoherent, haphazard, and ineffectualDemonstrates strategic understanding of real estate industry dynamics and business practiceExpertly applies understanding of industry dynamics to develop an effective value creation strategyDemonstrates extraordinary strategic insight into real estate industry dynamics and business practiceDevises transformative strategies to create extraordinary value20%Applied state-of-the-art real estate and infrastructure development domain knowledge, skills, and judgment Demonstrates incomplete or flawed understanding of key elements of domain knowledge, skills, & judgmentAttempts to integrate and apply domain knowledge, skills, & judgment are piecemeal, incomplete, or inappropriateDemonstrates effective command of domain knowledge, skills, and judgmentExpertly integrates and applies domain knowledge, skills, & judgment Demonstrates extraordinary, flawless command of domain knowledge, skills, & judgmentDevises innovative applications that extend the horizons of domain knowledge, skills, and judgment 20%Effective teamwork in collaborating with diverse individuals and stakeholders to complete project deliverables on time and on targetDemonstrates incomplete understanding of and/or insensitivity to team dynamicsAttempts to collaborate are ineffectual Demonstrates effective understanding of and sensitivity to team dynamicsExpertly collaborates to create shared valueDemonstrates extraordinary insight into and sensitivity to teamLeads and inspires effective collaboration and shared value creation 20%Persuasive communication about the value and impact of a projectDemonstrates limited grasp of communication principles, skills, & toolsAttempts to communicate a value proposition are ineffectualDemonstrates effective command of communication principles, skills, & toolsExpertly utilizes communication principles, skills, and tools in crafting a persuasive case for a value propositionDemonstrates extraordinary mastery of communication principles, skills, & toolsDevises innovative, communication strategy that highlights a uniquely compelling value proposition20%100%Tentative Course Calendar: Required class sessions are highlighted in redThis is an intensive eight-week, project-driven course requiring a high level of individual responsibility within and outside of class sessions. Please note that the professor may adjust the following class schedule to accommodate events, opportunities, and student needs. You should be prepared to commit a substantial amount of time to your project or internship outside of class. Week 1, [date] Capstone LaunchWeeks 2-4, [dates]Project planning/Internship workWeek 4, [date]Project prospectus/Peer reviewWeeks 5-7, [dates]Project work/internship work Week 8, [date]Final project presentation and reviewCarey Business SchoolPolicies and General InformationBlackboard SiteA Blackboard course site is set up for this course. Each student is expected to check the site throughout the semester as Blackboard will be the primary venue for outside classroom communications between the instructors and the students. Students can access the course site at . Support for Blackboard is available at 1-866-669-6138.Course EvaluationAs a research and learning community, the Carey Business School is committed to continuous improvement. The faculty strongly encourages students to provide complete and honest feedback for this course. Please take this activity seriously; we depend on your feedback to help us improve. Information on how to complete the evaluation will be provided toward the end of the course.Disability Support ServicesAll students with disabilities who require accommodations for this course should contact Disability Support Services at their earliest convenience to discuss their specific needs. If you have a documented disability, you must be registered with Disability Support Services (carey.disability@jhu.edu or 410-234-9243) to receive accommodations. For more information, please visit the Disability Support Services webpage.Academic Ethics PolicyCarey expects graduates to be innovative business leaders and exemplary global citizens. The Carey community believes that honesty, integrity, and community responsibility are qualities inherent in an exemplary citizen. The objective of the Academic Ethics Policy (AEP) is to create an environment of trust and respect among all members of the Carey academic community and hold Carey students accountable to the highest standards of academic integrity and excellence.It is the responsibility of every Carey student, faculty member, and staff member to familiarize themselves with the AEP and its procedures. Failure to become acquainted with this information will not excuse any student, faculty, or staff from the responsibility to abide by the AEP. Please contact the Student Services office if you have any questions. For the full policy, please visit the Academic Ethics Policy webpage.Students are not allowed to use any electronic devices during in-class tests. Calculators will be provided if the instructor requires them for test taking. Students must seek permission from the instructor to leave the classroom during an in-class test. Test scripts must not be removed from the classroom during the test.Student Conduct CodeThe fundamental purpose of the Johns Hopkins University’s regulation of student conduct is to promote and to protect the health, safety, welfare, property, and rights of all members of the University community as well as to promote the orderly operation of the University and to safeguard its property and facilities. As members of the University community, students accept certain responsibilities which support the educational mission and create an environment in which all students are afforded the same opportunity to succeed academically. Please contact the Student Services office if you have any questions. For the full policy, please visit the Student Conduct Code webpage.Student Success CenterThe Student Success Center offers free online and in-person one-on-one and group coaching in writing, presenting, and quantitative courses. The center also offers a variety of workshops, exam study sessions, and instructor-led primer seminars to help prepare students for challenging course content, including statistics and accounting. For more information or to book an appointment, please visit the Student Success Center website.Other Important Academic Policies and ServicesStudents are strongly encouraged to consult the Carey Business School’s Student Handbook and Academic Catalog and Student Resources for information regarding the following items:Statement of Diversity and InclusionInclement Weather PolicyCopyright StatementUnless explicitly allowed by the instructor, course materials, class discussions, and examinations are created for and expected to be used by class participants only.?The recording and rebroadcasting of such material, by any means, is forbidden. Violations are subject to sanctions under the Honor Code. ................
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