Certificate in Real Estate Finance, Investments and Development
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. Designed to provide top competitive skills in how to finance, develop, operate and manage, market and sell a commercial real estate project, students will explore the legal aspects as well as other important elements of development and project management. Students will gain the educational knowledge to compete in today's changing market.
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 Finance, Investments and Development OR the University of San Diego Certificate in Real Estate Entitlement, Development and Design. Program courses are taught by local industry experts.
To earn a Certificate in Real Estate Finance, Investments and Development, 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 Finance, Investments and Development as well as the Certificate in Entitlement, Development and Design need to complete only ONE additional course. Please contact the program coordinator for details.
