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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

Daniels College of Business

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

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

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.

Campus Size

University of Denver is a private institution with a campus size of 125 acres. 

Contact Information

Office of Graduate Admissions

Daniels College of Business University of Denver 2101 S. University Blvd., Suite 255, USA

(303) 871-3416

Real Estate and Construction Management Club (RECM)

2101 S University Blvd, Denver, Colorado 80210, USA

(303) 871-2311

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