Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Commercial Real Estate graduate certificate program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop actionable solutions to a wide range of commercial real estate challenges. By leveraging real estate fundamentals and analytics, students will actively apply their expertise in finance, feasibility, construction, and valuation to real estate market analysis.

Program Details

• Program Type: Certificate
• Academic Unit: Bloch School of Management
• Standard credit hours: 12
• Delivery Mode: In-person, Hybrid
• Typical Program Length: 1-4 years
• Typical Course Load: 1-5 per semester
• Estimated Program Cost: $6,456

Program Objectives

The program aims to produce viable real estate solutions that are environmentally responsible, problem-solve commercial real estate problems using analytical and technological skills, and connect with diverse audiences using effective communication styles.

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, students can pursue careers such as:

• Real estate broker
• Property manager
• Property appraiser The median salary for real estate brokers is $77,592 per year, based on data from Lightcast.io.

Potential Courses

The program includes courses such as:

Real Estate Finance

This course covers the full spectrum of real estate finance and investment analysis.

Real Estate Property and Portfolio Management

Students learn to construct and manage properties and portfolios using critical thinking, marketplace factors, and modern portfolio theory.

Real Estate Valuation

This course explores real estate appraisals, economic conditions, trends, and investor behavior through hands-on learning, discussions, and lectures.

Related Programs and Pathways

Related programs include:

• Master of Business Administration (Master's)
• Urban Policy and Management (Certificate)
• Entrepreneurial Real Estate (Master's)

Admission Requirements

To apply, students must:

1. Gather materials:
   • Official transcripts
   • Names and locations of previous colleges and dates attended
   • Citizenship, residency, and visa information (if applicable)
2. Complete the online application: $45 for domestic graduate students or $75 for international graduate students
3. Check admissions requirements: Some programs have specific admission requirements or may require minimum scores on graduate admissions tests.

Application Dates

• To start classes in Fall: Apply by August 1
• To start classes in Spring: Apply by December 15
• To start classes in Summer: Apply by May 1

Estimated Tuition Per Semester

• Resident Rate: $4,842 per semester
• Midwest Student Exchange Program: $7,263 per semester
• Nonresident Rate: $12,155 per semester

Financial Aid

UMKC offers a number of automatic and competitive scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities. 80% of first-year students seeking a master's degree or graduate certificate received financial aid, while 92% of first-year students seeking a doctoral degree received financial aid. 77% of all degree- and certificate-seeking graduate students received financial aid.