Karen McGrath

Education

• PhD, Finance, University of Reading, 2015.
• MS, Real Estate, Finance, New York University, 2007.
• BA, Psychology, Bucknell University, 1991.

Recent and Representative Publications

McGrath, K., (2024) Introduction to Bonds. http://www.blended-teaching.com Ascension Education, Inc..

McGrath, K., Worzala, E., (2024) Real Estate Insights: The “S” in ESG: unlocking financial performance through human capital and real estate integration. Journal of Property Investment & Finance. 42(5), 524-534. https://doi.org/10.1108/jpif-06-2024-0070

McGrath, K., (2023) IPOs. http://www.blended-teaching.com Ascension Education, Inc..

McGrath, K., (2023) The Mortgage Markets. http://www.blended-teaching.com Ascension Education, Inc..

McGrath, K., Gabe, J., Robinson, S., Sanderford, A., (2023) An Analysis of U.S. Multi-Family Housing, Eco-Certifications, and Walkability. Journal of Sustainable Real Estate. 15(1), 2162515. https://doi.org/10.1080/19498276.2022.2162515

McGrath, K., Worzala, E., Alexander, J., (2023) TVM, NPV, and IRR, Oh My! Creating an Inclusive Environment for Teaching the Potentially Intimidating Financial Concepts for Making a Real Estate Investment. Journal of Real Estate Practice and Education. 25(1), 2175952. https://doi.org/10.1080/15214842.2023.2175952

Geurts, T., McGrath, K., (2022) The Ability of Real Estate Students to Self-Assess: Implications for Effective Course Management. Journal of Real Estate Practice and Education. 24(1), 50-64. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15214842.2022.2048454

McGrath, K., Worzala, K., (2022) We the People: How Commercial Real Estate Can Impact the S in ESG. Commercial Real Estate Women Industry Brief. 

Recent Courses Taught

• ACFM 384, Fundamentals of ESG Investing.
• ACFM 362, Investments.
• ACFM 203, Corporate Finance.
• ACFM 266, Principles of Real Estate.
• ACFM 314, Special Topics in Accounting & Financial Management (.5 course credit).

Awards and Honors

• Best Article Award 2023, Journal of Sustainable Real Estate, 2024
• Best Paper Award, Journal of Real Estate Practice and Education, 2022
• Best Educational Paper Award, American Real Estate Society (ARES), 2022