Program Overview

Certificate in Real Estate Investment and Finance

Overview

This certificate is designed for students who are seeking a career change to Real Estate, or students wishing to advance in their present careers. The certificate begins with core classes and finishes with advanced electives in Real Estate. The classes offered are already approved and are part of the curriculum of the Master of Science in Finance program. Thus, students completing the certificate have an option to take additional classes to obtain a complete M.S. in Finance degree. Additionally, an individual certificate in each track can be earned for those students who do not wish to complete the full degree at this time. Each certificate has 8 credits from four courses. M.S. in Finance has 35 credits.

Admission Requirements

• Completed application for admission submitted through BusinessCAS
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
  • Official academic transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions must be submitted directly to BusinessCAS.
  • International applicants must have their educational credentials from institutions outside of the United States verified by an approved international credentialing evaluation service to confirm degree equivalency and GPA calculation.
• Statement of purpose and short-essay responses to the career goal and program-related questions in BusinessCAS
• A current resume outlining your professional and/or academic achievements.
• At least one letter of recommendation is required. Up to three may be submitted.
• Official GMAT (or GRE) score
  • GMAT Institution Code is 7NV-S1-00
  • GRE Institution Code is 5815
  • Between the GMAT and GRE, there is no preference between the two tests for specialized masters’ admissions.
• An official TOEFL or IELTS score is required as proof of English proficiency for international applicants who did not receive a degree in the United States or a foreign country where English is the primary language.
  • TOEFL - 94 or above Institution Code: 5815
  • IELTS - 7.0 or above Institution Code: 4861

Curriculum Requirements

Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours
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FIN 644| Real Estate Investment and Appraisal| 2
FIN 645| Real Estate Finance| 3
FIN 647| Introduction to ARGUS| 1
FIN 659| Real Estate Capital Markets| 2
Total Credit Hours| 8

Mission

To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the real estate industry, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in various real estate careers. The program aims to foster expertise in property management, investment analysis, valuation, finance, and market trends, preparing students for real-world challenges in the commercial real estate sector.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Practical experience in developing financial models, analyzing cash flows, assessing values, and evaluating economic returns for real estate investments.
• Students will gain knowledge of investment capital across various debt and equity partnership structures.