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What Is Blended Teaching

A digital textbook platform for finance and real estate courses

Blended Teaching makes fully customizable digital textbooks for finance and real estate courses. Each title comes with concept videos, auto-graded assignments, ready-to-use problem sets, and instructor slides all built in — and integrates with all major LMS platforms.

The textbooks are written and recorded by subject matter experts. The finance titles feature authors including Brandon Cline, Anita Pennathur, and Spenser Robinson. The real estate titles were built with experts including Norm Miller, Stephanie Yates, Elaine Worzala, and others. Blended Teaching is currently used at hundreds of colleges and universities, including 50+ AACSB-accredited business schools.

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Finance
Finance

Financial Management

Also called: Principles of Finance, Business Finance, Intro to Financial Management, Fundamentals of Finance, Corporate Finance (intro)
UG 2000–3000 · MBA core
Finance

Intermediate Financial Management

Also called: Intermediate Corporate Finance, Corporate Finance (upper-level), Advanced Corporate Finance
UG 3000–4000 · MBA elective
Finance

Business Foundations

Also called: Introduction to Business, Foundations of Business, Business Fundamentals, Survey of Business
UG 1000 · Freshman gateway
Finance

Financial Modeling

Also called: Financial Modeling & Valuation, Financial Modeling & Analysis, Financial Analysis Using Excel
UG 3000–4000 · MBA elective
Real Estate
Real Estate

Real Estate Principles

Also called: Principles of Real Estate, Fundamentals of Real Estate, Introduction to Real Estate, Survey of Real Estate
UG 2000–3000 (or 100 at community colleges)
Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Also called: Commercial Real Estate Finance, Mortgage Banking and Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Capital Markets
UG 3000–4000 · MBA elective
Real Estate

Real Estate Investment

Also called: Real Estate Investments, Real Estate Investment Analysis, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Markets and Investments
UG 3000–4000 · MBA elective
Real Estate

Real Estate Appraisal

Also called: Real Estate Valuation, Property Valuation, Income Property Valuation, Commercial Real Estate Valuation
UG 4000 · Continuing ed
Real Estate

Real Estate Financial Modeling

Also called: RE Financial Modeling (Excel), RE Investment Modeling, Commercial RE Financial Modeling Using Excel
UG 4000 · MBA / MSRE
What's in Each Book

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Finance

Financial Management

The gateway finance course. Covers financial statements, time value of money, capital budgeting, and cost of capital — assuming no prior finance knowledge. 10 modules · 21 chapters.

Table of Contents
Part I — Financial Statements & Analysis
Module 1: Issues in Financial Management
  • Forms of Business Organization
  • The Agency Problem
Module 2: Financial Statements
  • The Balance Sheet
  • The Income Statement
  • Common Sizing
Module 3: Financial Ratio Analysis
  • The Purpose of Financial Ratios
  • Debt Financial Ratios
  • Income Financial Ratios
  • Market Value Ratios
Module 4: Growth
  • External Financing Needed
  • Stages of Growth
Part II — Valuation & Capital Budgeting
Module 5: Time Value of Money
  • Time Value of Money
  • DCF & Annuities
Module 6: Capital Investment Decisions
  • Capital Budgeting & NPV
  • Payback
  • Internal Rate of Return
  • Secondary Capital Budgeting Tools
Module 7: Bond Valuation
  • Bond Characteristics
  • Bond Fundamentals
Module 8: Stock Valuation
  • Valuing Stocks
  • Stock Markets
Part III — Setting the Rate
Module 9: Risk, Return & Diversification
  • Risk & Return
  • Diversification
  • Beta, SML & CAPM
Module 10: Cost of Capital
  • Weighted Average Cost of Capital
  • Applying WACC
Finance

Intermediate Financial Management

Upper-level finance for finance majors. Picks up where Financial Management leaves off — capital structure, leverage, sensitivity analysis, and advanced capital budgeting. 11 modules · 26 chapters.

Table of Contents
Part I — The Foundations
Module 1: Introduction to Intermediate Financial Management
  • The Role of the Financial Manager
Module 2: Time Value of Money Refresher
  • Time Value of Money
  • DCF & Annuities
Module 3: Bond Valuation
  • Bond Fundamentals
  • Bond Characteristics
Module 4: Stock Valuation
  • Valuing Stocks
  • Stock Markets
Part II — Capital Budgeting
Module 5: Funding Growth
  • External Financing Needed
  • Stages of Growth
  • IPO
Module 6: Capital Investment Criteria
  • Capital Budgeting & NPV
  • Payback
  • Internal Rate of Return
  • Secondary Capital Budgeting Tools
Module 7: Forecasting Project Cash Flows
  • Understanding Cash Flows
  • Forecasting Financial Statements
Module 8: Evaluating Capital Investment Decisions
  • Applying Investment Criteria
  • Sensitivity Analysis
  • Break-Even Analysis
Part III — Setting the Rate
Module 9: Risk, Return & Diversification
  • Risk & Return
  • Diversification
  • Beta, SML & CAPM
Module 10: Weighted Average Cost of Capital
  • Weighted Average Cost of Capital
  • Applying WACC
Module 11: Applying Leverage
  • Financial Leverage
  • Capital Structure
Finance

Financial Modeling

Excel-first capstone for finance majors. Students build every model from scratch — three-statement models, DCF, options, and more. 10 modules · 18 chapters.

Table of Contents
Module 1: Introduction to Financial Modeling
Module 2: Excel Bootcamp
  • Essential Excel Skills
  • Intermediate Excel Skills
Module 3: Financial Statement Mechanics
  • The Balance Sheet
  • The Income Statement
  • The Statement of Cash Flows
Module 4: Financial Statement Forecasting
  • Income Statement Projections
  • Balance Sheet Projections
  • Cash Flow Projections
Module 5: Bond Valuation
  • Bond Fundamentals
  • Bond Characteristics
  • Debt Projections
Module 6: Stock Valuation
  • Valuing Stocks
  • Stock Markets
Module 7: Capital Investment Decisions
  • Capital Budgeting & NPV
  • Internal Rate of Return
Module 8: Options
  • Introduction to Options
  • Options Investment Strategies
  • Options in Excel
Module 9: Risk, Return & Diversification
  • Risk & Return
  • Diversification
  • Beta, SML & CAPM
Module 10: Cost of Capital
  • Weighted Average Cost of Capital
  • Applying WACC
Finance

Business Foundations

Freshman-level survey of business covering all major functions. Non-major friendly and often required as a gateway for the business school.

Table of Contents

Full table of contents available at blended-teaching.com or upon request from the Blended Teaching team.

Real Estate

Real Estate Principles

The gateway real estate course. Covers value drivers, law, mortgage fundamentals, appraisal, and an introduction to commercial and residential investing. 13 modules.

Table of Contents
Part I — The Fundamentals
Module 1: Introduction to Real Estate Principles
  • Introduction to Real Estate Principles
  • Evolution of Real Estate Markets
Module 2: Real Estate Value Drivers
  • What is Value?
  • 5 Attributes of Real Estate Value
  • Market Analysis
Module 3: Real Estate Economics
  • Introduction to Markets
  • Real Estate Economics
Module 4: Real Estate Law
  • Legal Aspects of Real Estate
  • Ownership Limitations
Module 5: Time Value of Money
  • Time Value of Money
  • DCF & Annuities
Part II — Buying a Home
Module 6: Introduction to Appraisal
  • What is Good Appraisal?
  • Valuation Approaches (Sales, Cost & Income)
Module 7: Mortgage Fundamentals
  • Mortgage Fundamentals
  • Selecting a Mortgage
Module 8: Buying Residential
  • Rent vs. Own
  • The Buying Process
  • Investing in Residential
  • Brokerage
Part III — Investing in Commercial Real Estate
Module 9: Buying Commercial Real Estate
  • Understanding Commercial Leases
  • Basic Real Estate DCF
  • The Impact of Real Estate Taxes
Module 10: Buying REITs
  • What Are REITs?
  • How to Invest in REITs
Module 11: Real Estate Development
  • Introduction to Development
  • The Development Process
Part IV — Social Impact
Module 12: Sustainability Strategy & Initiatives
  • Sustainability Strategy
  • Sustainability Initiatives
Module 13: Public Policy Impact on Minority Communities
  • Real Estate & Public Policy
  • Atlanta: Living Case Study
Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

The debt and financing side of real estate. Covers residential and commercial lending, mortgage markets, and the impact of financing on investment returns. 11 modules.

Table of Contents
Part I — The Foundations
Module 1: Excel for Real Estate Finance
  • Essential Excel Skills
  • Intermediate Excel Skills
Module 2: Advanced Time Value of Money
  • Time Value of Money
  • DCF & Annuities
  • Capital Budgeting (IRR, NPV & Payback)
Part II — Financing Residential Real Estate
Module 3: Mortgage Fundamentals
  • Capital Structure
  • Mortgage Fundamentals
  • Legal Aspects of Mortgages
Module 4: Residential Borrowers
  • Selecting a Mortgage
  • Common Residential Mortgage Products
  • Making Refinancing Decisions
Module 5: Residential Lenders
  • Residential Lender Considerations
  • Sales Comparison Approach
Module 6: The Mortgage Markets
  • What Is the Secondary Mortgage Market?
  • Evolution of Mortgage Markets
  • Mortgage Market Products
  • The Big Short
Part III — Financing Commercial Real Estate
Module 7: The Investment Industry
  • The Investor Ecosystem
  • The 4 Quadrants of Investing
Module 8: Commercial Lenders & Borrowers
  • Why Investors Use Debt to Finance CRE
  • Commercial Debt Markets
Module 9: The Impact of Financing on Returns
  • CRE Investment & DCF
  • Basic Real Estate DCF
  • Structuring Debt Financing
  • Modeling Leases with DCF
Module 10: Investing in REITs
  • REIT Characteristics
  • Creating Value Through Management
  • REIT Evaluation & Valuation
Part IV — Social Impact
Module 11: Sustainability Strategy & Initiatives
  • Sustainability Strategy
  • Sustainability Initiatives
Real Estate

Real Estate Investment

The equity and investment side of real estate. Deep coverage of commercial investment analysis, appraisal methods, development, and REITs. 14 modules.

Table of Contents
Part I — The Foundations
Module 1: Real Estate Value Drivers
  • What is Value?
  • Attributes of Real Estate Value
  • Market Analysis
Module 2: Real Estate Economics
  • Introduction to Markets
  • Real Estate Economics
  • Use, Investment & Development
  • Urban Economics
Module 3: Real Estate Law
  • Legal Aspects of Real Estate
  • Ownership Limitations
  • Deeds
  • Vesting
Module 4: Advanced Time Value of Money
  • Time Value of Money
  • DCF & Annuities
  • Capital Budgeting (IRR, NPV & Payback)
Part II — Appraisal and Financing
Module 5: Evolution of Appraisal
  • What is Good Appraisal?
  • Evolution of Appraisal
Module 6: Appraisal Methods
  • Sales Comparison Approach
  • Cost Approach
  • Income Approach
  • Combining Approaches for Developments
Module 7: Financing Investments with Debt
  • Capital Structure
  • Why Use Debt to Finance Real Estate
  • Mortgage Fundamentals
  • Commercial Debt Markets
Part III — Evaluating Commercial Investment Opportunities
Module 8: Investing in Commercial Real Estate
  • The Investment Process
  • The Professional Investor Tool Kit
  • Basic Real Estate DCF
Module 9: The Investment Industry
  • The Investor Ecosystem
  • The 4 Quadrants of Investing
Module 10: Advanced Investment Analysis
  • Understanding Commercial Leases
  • Modeling Leases with DCF
  • Modeling Real Estate Taxes
Module 11: Making Investment Decisions
  • Evaluating Risk in Real Estate
  • Sensitivity Analysis
  • Scenario Analysis
Module 12: Investing in REITs
  • REIT Characteristics
  • Creating Value Through Management
  • REIT Evaluation & Valuation
Part IV — Development and Impact
Module 13: Real Estate Development
  • Introduction to Development
  • The Development Process
  • Development Proforma
Module 14: Sustainability Strategy & Initiatives
  • Sustainability Strategy
  • Sustainability Initiatives
Real Estate

Real Estate Appraisal

Covers all three approaches to value — cost, sales comparison, and income — plus USPAP overview and appraisal report writing. Relevant for both academic and AQB licensing pathways.

Table of Contents

Full table of contents available at blended-teaching.com or upon request from the Blended Teaching team.

Real Estate

Real Estate Financial Modeling

Practitioner-skills capstone covering Excel-based DCF waterfalls, multifamily/office/retail proformas, joint venture structures, and scenario analysis. 4000-level and MBA/MSRE.

Table of Contents

Full table of contents available at blended-teaching.com or upon request from the Blended Teaching team.

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Finance Introduction
Subject: Textbook platform you might find useful Hi [Name], I've been using a platform called Blended Teaching for my [course name] course and wanted to pass it along. I think it would be a good fit for what you're teaching. It's a fully customizable digital textbook with concept videos, auto-graded assignments, ready-to-use problem sets, and instructor slides all built in. The content is written and recorded by subject matter experts including Brandon Cline, Anita Pennathur, and Spenser Robinson. It integrates with all major LMS platforms. The biggest thing for me has been [add in personal details on how Blended Teaching helps you, or remove this paragraph]. They have textbooks for finance courses including [Financial Management / Intermediate Finance / Financial Modeling] and are being used at hundreds of colleges and universities. Would you be open to a quick intro with their team? Happy to connect you. [Your Name]
Real Estate Introduction
Subject: Textbook platform you might find useful Hi [Name], I've been using Blended Teaching for my [course name] course and wanted to pass it along. I think it would be a good fit for what you're teaching. It's a fully customizable digital textbook with concept videos, auto-graded assignments, ready-to-use problem sets, and instructor slides all built in. The content is written and recorded by subject matter experts including Spenser Robinson, Norm Miller, Stephanie Yates, and Elaine Worzala. It integrates with all major LMS platforms. The biggest thing for me has been [add in personal details on how Blended Teaching helps you, or remove this paragraph]. They have textbooks for [Real Estate Principles / Finance / Investment / Appraisal / Financial Modeling] and are being used at hundreds of colleges and universities. Would you be open to connecting with their team? Happy to make an intro. [Your Name]
Finance & Real Estate Introduction
Subject: Textbook platform you might find useful Hi [Name], I've been using a platform called Blended Teaching for my [course name] course and wanted to pass it along. I think it would be a good fit for what you teach. It's a fully customizable digital textbook with concept videos, auto-graded assignments, ready-to-use problem sets, and instructor slides all built in. The content is written and recorded by subject matter experts including Brandon Cline, Spenser Robinson, Norm Miller, and Stephanie Yates. It integrates with all major LMS platforms. The biggest thing for me has been [add in personal details on how Blended Teaching helps you, or remove this paragraph]. They cover both finance and real estate courses and are being used at hundreds of colleges and universities. Given your work in [finance / real estate] at [University], I thought it was worth a quick intro. Would you be open to connecting with their team? [Your Name]
Introduction to the Team
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