About this program

The Certificate in Real Estate gives you knowledge of property markets, finance and law. You’ll study topics like investment, appraisal and real estate development while learning how business and housing connect. This program is a good option if you’re interested in careers in real estate, property management or related fields. It can be taken on its own or added to a business degree to strengthen your career opportunities.

Program Curriculum and Requirements

What you can do

Employment Opportunities

A Certificate in Real Estate prepares you for careers such as: Accountants and Auditors, Advertising/ Promotions and Marketing Manager, Economists, Financial Managers, Human Resources Managers, Human Resources Specialists, Insurance Sales Agents, Loan Officers, Market Research Analysts, Purchasing Managers, Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents, Sales Engineers, Sales Manager, Securities/ Commodities, and Financial Service Sales Agents, Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives.

Program Scope

This certificate equips students with financial modeling skills for real estate data analysis and prepares them to translate model outcomes into informed business decisions. Students will also learn to articulate the principles of real estate practice and apply them to common industry issues.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate effective written communication and analytical skills.
  2. Students will construct elementary financial models to analyze real estate data and make investment decisions.
  3. Students will demonstrate the ability to translate financial model outcomes to business decision making.
  4. Students will be able to articulate the principles of real estate practice, and apply these principles to real estate issues which are common in the industry.

     

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