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Boston University

Certificate in Real Estate Finance

Program overview

The Certificate in Real Estate Finance addresses a wide range of issues related to commercial real estate finance.

Last updated: August 30, 2024

Center for Professional Education

1010 Commonwealth Ave., 1st Floor Boston, MA 02215, USA

Academic Information

Degree offered

Certificate in Real Estate Finance

Length of program

8 weeks

Number of Credits Required

8 credits

Mode of learning

Online

Unique real estate academic features

The program provides practical courses in mortgage and equity finance, combined with a thorough education crucial for career advancement. It has pioneered the industry by challenging traditional frameworks and introducing innovative ideas.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Minimum Required: 

  • Fundamentals of Investment Analysis
  • Fundamentals of Real Estate Finance
  • Fundamentals of Market Analysis
  • Underwriting the Commercial Mortgage
  • Physical Evaluation of Real Estate Assets
  • Practical Legal Knowledge for the Real Estate Professional

Real Estate Finance Electives: 

  • Commercial Lease Analysis
  • Overview of the Real Estate Development Process
  • Advanced Investment Analysis
  • Leadership and Executive Presence
  • Argus Cash Flow Modeling
  • Managing Commercial Properties
  • Fundamentals of Facility Management Systems and Practices
  • Facility Planning and Design Management
  • Facility Construction and Project Management
  • Facility Operations and Maintenance Management
  • Facility Financial Management
  • Environmental Health & Safety for Facility Managers
  • Building Systems
  • Security Management for the Facility Manager
  • Leadership and Executive Presence

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

  • Capstone Project

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

  • Analyst
  • Finance Officer
  • Associate

Common employers​

  • John Hancock
  • Goldman Sachs
  • JLL
  • HFF
  • Intercontinental Real Estate Corp.
  • CBRE
  • Manulife

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Jonathan Keefe

Program Director, Commercial Real Estate

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Kathryn Estes

Asset Manager-BH

Jenna Coates

Senior Performance Analyst at Intercontinental Real Estate Corp.

David Truong

Finance Manager-CBRE

Accreditations and Rankings

Real Estate Finance Association (REFA) Affiliation

Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB) Affiliation

Financial Information

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

1010 Commonwealth Ave., 1st Floor Boston, MA 02215, USA

State of the art Facilities

  • Gerald Tsai Jr. Fitness Center
  • Aquatics Center
  • Barreca Climbing Wall
  • Dance Theater
  • Elevated Running Track
  • Courts & Gymnasia
  • Multipurpose Fitness Studios
  • Racquetball & Squash Courts
  • Pro Shop
  • Sailing Pavilion
  • Track & Tennis Center
  • Fitness at Fenway
  • Walter Brown Arena
  • New Balance Field
  • Nickerson Field

Campus Size

Boston University is a private institution with a campus size of 140 acres. 

Contact Information

Graduate Admission

One Silber Way, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02215, USA

(617) 353-3261

Boston University Real Estate Club (BURE)

1 University Rd, Boston, MA, USA

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