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University of Michigan

Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development

Program overview

The Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development provides graduate students across various fields the chance to enhance their primary area of study with comprehensive insights into improving urban developments.

Last updated: July 1, 2024

A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning

2000 Bonisteel Boulevard Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069 USA

Academic Information

Degree offered

Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development

Length of program

2 years

Number of Credits Required

17 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The University of Michigan’s real estate development program takes a pioneering approach to shaping real estate and built environments on a global scale. With a strong focus on sustainability, the program teaches students to design environmentally-conscious spaces that minimize construction’s ecological footprint. By integrating diverse disciplines that impact the built environment, the program aims to enhance quality of life while safeguarding natural habitats. Graduates are prepared as adept professionals ready to innovate and lead in creating dynamic communities for the future.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

  • Intro-Overview
  • Real Estate Finance and Investment
  • Real Estate and Land Use Law
  • Real Estate in the Urban Development Context
  • Design and Implementation
  • The Integrative Seminar

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

  • Real Estate Competition

Real estate extracurricular activities available

  • Treks

Networking opportunities

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

  • Developers
  • Bankers
  • Investors
  • Consultants

Common employers​

  • Talmer Bank & Trust
  • The Development Studio
  • Fractal Agriculture

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Bill Bubniak

Faculty Director for the Weiser Center for Real Estate; Associate Professor of Practice-Taubman College

Judith Grant Long

Director, Center for Sports Venues & Real Estate Development; Associate Professor

Jake Albers

Managing Director of the Weiser Center for Real Estate; Lecturer at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Alex DeCamp

Associate Managing Director at Talmer Bank & Trust

Dustin Sommer

Founder and CEO at The Development Studio

Aaron Desatnik

Head of Capital Markets & Finance-Fractal Agriculture

Real estate alumni networks and associations

  • Real Estate Alumni

Accreditations and Rankings

Best Undergraduate Real Estate Programs

Ranking: 11

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. $67,026
Non Res. $83,848

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

Taubman College North Campus, 2000 Bonisteel Boulevard Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069 USA

State of the art Facilities

The University focuses its efforts on providing access to state of-the-art facilities, technologies, and equipment that give the community members opportunities to improve their health and support their well-being. Building on the excellence of the athletics programs, the university will continue to support the expansion of recreational facilities, programs, and initiatives that not only attract outstanding student-athletes but continue to serve the entire community.

Campus Size

The University of Michigan is a public institution with a campus size of 3,070 acres.

Contact Information

Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development Admissions

2000 Bonisteel Blvd Room 2150, Art & Architecture Bldg. Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA

(734) 764.4400

Michigan Real Estate Club

701 Tappan Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA

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