Certificate in Real Estate Entitlement, Development and Design
Developed by the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate in collaboration with the Office of Corporate and Professional Education, this University of San Diego certificate program is designed for real estate, finance and development industry professionals who want to expand their practical knowledge base and learn today's most cutting-edge best practices. Created to help professionals better understand the mandated, complex and time-consuming processes involved in every land use decision, these courses clarify the entitlement, environmental impact and permitting procedures. Students will learn how to incorporate sustainable measures into site planning, energy-efficient approaches and building design.
Classes begin monthly and can be taken on an ad hoc basis or within a prescribed curriculum to earn either the University of San Diego Certificate in Real Estate Entitlement, Development and Design OR the University of San Diego Certificate in Real Estate Finance, Investments and Development. Program courses are taught by local industry experts.
To earn a Certificate in Real Estate Entitlement, Development and Design, students must successfully complete:
- One (1) stand-alone required seminar, "The Real Estate Process" (3 hours)
- Because this is an introductory course, it is highly recommended that students take this as early as possible in their certificate program.
- Six (6) core courses (72 hours)
- Two (2) elective courses (24 hours)
Total certificate requirements:
One required seminar, plus eight (8) 12-hour courses, for a total of 99 hours.
Students interested in earning both the Certificate in Entitlement, Development and Design as well as the Certificate in Finance, Investments and Development need to complete only ONE additional course. Please contact the program coordinator for details.
