Investment Analysis & Financing

Knowledge of investment analysis and financing is a vital necessity in lodging development and property acquisition. This course will focus on the various investment and financial analysis methods used in deciding on the investment in lodging projects. Topics will include cash flow analysis as it relates to property investment, methods of measuring the rate of return, income-property analysis, exploration of public and private markets, equity and debt sources of funds, and the use of software programs as a tool for financial analysis.