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Portland State University

Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Investment and Finance

Program overview

The Real Estate Investment and Finance Graduate Certificate program at PSU prepares individuals for career advancement by providing foundational concepts, analytical techniques, and software proficiency tailored for commercial real estate investment and finance.

Last updated: July 19, 2024

The School of Business

Karl Miller Center 615 SW Harrison Street Portland, OR 97201, USA

2022

Academic Information

Degree offered

Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Investment and Finance

Number of Credits Required

20 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The graduate certificate addresses the growing need for real estate finance skills within commercial real estate and is designed for both current professionals and individuals seeking to enter the field. It can be pursued on its own or in conjunction with PSU’s Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE), Master of Science in Finance, or The Portland MBA to deepen expertise. Additionally, it serves as a foundational pathway to the MSRE, with the potential for all certificate credits to count toward the degree.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Required Courses:

  • Real Estate Finance I
  • Real Estate Finance II
  • Real Estate Valuation
  • Real Estate Economics & Market Analysis

Electives (pick one):

  • Real Estate Investment Analytics
  • Commercial Property and Asset Management
  • Affordable Housing Finance
  • Financial Reporting
  • Advanced Financial Reporting
  • Multifamily Property Management

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

  • Annual Real Estate Conference

Real estate extracurricular activities available

  • Real Estate Graduation Lunch
  • Real Estate Project Tours
  • Social/Networking Events
  • DEI Initiatives
  • Lunch + Learns

Networking opportunities

  • AIA of Portland(American Institute of Architects)
  • BOMA (Association of Building Owners and Managers)
  • CAB (Commercial Association of Brokers)
  • CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member)
  • CRE (Counselors of Real Estate)
  • CREW (Commercial Real Estate for Women)
  • Greater Oregon AI (Appraisal Institute)
  • ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers)
  • IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management)
  • NAIOP (National Association of Industrial and Office Properties)
  • OAMP (Oregon Association of Mortgage Professionals)
  • OAR (Oregon Association of Realtors)
  • OMLA (Oregon Mortgage Lenders Association)
  • PMAR (Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors)
  • SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors)
  • ULI (Urban Land Institute) Oregon/SW Washington
  • WAR (Washington Association of Realtors)

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

  • Real Estate Investment/Financial Analyst
  • Investment Sales Broker
  • Commercial Loan Underwriter
  • Asset Manager
  • Commercial Property Manager
  • Commercial Real Estate Appraiser
  • Affordable Housing Underwriter or Developer (with Affordable Housing Finance elective)

Average salary post graduation

$74k

  • City of Portland
  • Umpqua Bank
  • Home Forward
  • One Capital Management
  • Northspyre
  • Portland Housing Bureau
  • Housing Oregon
  • VestCapital
  • NAI Elliott
  • Washington County

Common employers​

  • Hacienda CDC
  • CBRE
  • Adidas
  • Fore Property
  • The Hanover
  • Marcus & Millichap
  • Trimet
  • Guerrilla Development
  • Capacity Commercial Group
  • Ethos Development

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Riette Carstens

Assistant Professor of Real Estate and Finance

Julia Freybote

Associate Professor of Finance and Real Estate

Michael Havlik

Academic Director, Property Management and Real Estate Faculty

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Dan Noyes, CPA

Finance Manager-Ethos Development LLC

Daniel Harrington

Assistant Property Manager-Doug Bean & Associates, Inc.

Kelvy Atama

PE/VC Fund Associate-Standish Management, LLC

Real estate alumni networks and associations

  • PSU Real Estate Alumni

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. $14,704
Non Res. $17,524

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

The School of Business Karl Miller Center 615 SW Harrison Street Portland, OR 97201, USA

Campus Size

Portland State University (PSU) is a public institution with a campus size of 44 acres.

Contact Information

Graduate Admissions

Graduate School (GS) PO Box 751 Portland, OR 97207-0751, USA

(503) 725-8410

PSU Real Estate Emerging Leaders Club (PSU REEL)

615 SW Harrison St. Suite 330 Portland, OR 97201 USA

(503) 956-9173

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