Program Overview

Real Estate Development Finance (Certificate)

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development Finance is a specialized, 12-unit, four-course graduate program that centers on the practices used to fund real estate investments using stock exchanges, ventures and marketing strategies. You will examine the capital markets and risk factors that affect the flow of money into investments. You will also learn to use internal rate of return analysis, proforma modeling, acquisition/disposition analysis, financing analysis and decision-making skills to maximize real estate returns. You will learn to use software systems such as CoStar, Real Capital Analytics, ARGUS and Site To Do Business in the context of solving real estate development and finance problems.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online

Minimum Credit Units

• 12 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Architecture, Planning & Landscape Arch

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.