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University of Denver

Graduate Certificates in Real Estate and the Built Environment

Program overview

The certificates cover three topics in real estate and construction management, offering an in-depth exploration of specialized skills and analysis, without the obligation of pursuing a master’s degree.

Last updated: July 15, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Graduate Certificates in Real Estate and the Built Environment

Length of program

6 Months

Number of Credits Required

16-24 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Graduate Certificates in Real Estate and the Built Environment consist of three focused topics: Real Estate Development, Real Estate Investment, and Construction Project Management. Each topic offers an in-depth exploration of specialized skills and analytical techniques, ideal for those looking to pivot or progress in their careers.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Specialized Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Investment:

Income Property Finance
Real Estate Financial Analysis
Income Property Investments
Income Property Valuation & Appraisal

Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Investment:

Real Estate Capital Markets
Real Estate Securities/Syndications
Property and Asset Management
Corporate Real Estate & Management
Real Estate Taxation
Real Estate Development & Feasibility

Specialized Graduate Certificate in Construction Project Management:

Construction Building Systems
Construction Project Management
Construction Estimating
Construction Planning & Scheduling

Graduate Certificate in Construction Project Management:

Sustainable Development
Environmental Systems & MEP Coordination
Introduction to Architecture & Design Management
Legal Aspect of Real Estate and the Built Environment
Residential Development
Fundamentals of Real Estate and the Built Environment

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

NAIOP Careers in Real Estate Night
Executive Real Estate Roundtable
Burns Leadership Series
Annual Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Taste of the Industry
Burns Career EXPO

Networking opportunities

RECM Club

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Vivek Sah

Director, Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management

Jeffrey Engelstad

Professor of the Practice-Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management

Eric A. Holt, PhD

Assistant Professor Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Josh Gertz

Realtor-Live Urban Real Estate, Inc.

Real estate alumni networks and associations

DU and Daniels Alumni Network

Accreditations and Rankings

Awards or recognition

Daniels College of Business. (2020, March 13). Two Daniels programs make U.S. news best online ranking. https://daniels.du.edu/blog/two-daniels-programs-make-u-s-news-best-online-ranking/

Financial Information

Tuition fees

$1,668 per credit hour

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

2101 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80208-8921, USA

State of the art Facilities

With over 190,000 square feet on the University of Denver campus, Daniels College of Business upholds the vision to be a premier private business college globally recognized as a leader, whose educational experience, outreach, and knowledge creation transform lives, organizations, and communities.

The three buildings—Daniels, Joy Burns Center, and Margery Reed Hall—offer state-of-the-art venues for student achievement. Each building caters to all students, faculty, and staff, allowing Daniels to schedule a variety of classes at peak times with flexibility. This capability enables Daniels to move our students through their programs on schedule and fulfill the low student-to-faculty ratio we promise to provide.