University

University of Arizona

Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development Finance

Program overview

The Certificate in Real Estate Development Finance enables individuals to compile and evaluate financial data to create real-world investment models.

Last updated: May 1, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development Finance

Number of Credits Required

12 credits

Mode of learning

Online & On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Certificate in Real Estate Development Finance enables students to explore capital markets and the factors influencing the flow of funds into real estate investments. It equips them with the capability to compile and evaluate financial data to create real-world investment models, as well as the skills to articulate a clear, quantitative case for the costs and benefits of real estate development investment decisions.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Introduction to Real Estate Finance
Survey of Responsible Real Estate Development
Foundations of Economics for Planning and Real Estate
Advanced Real Estate Finance

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Job Interview Fair

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Site Visits

Networking opportunities

Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Southern Arizona CCIM Chapter
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
Pima County Real Estate Research Council (PCRERC)
Tucson Association of Realtors (TAR)

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Asset Manager
Chief Operating Officer
Commercial or Residential Real Estate Agent
Construction Manager
Debt and Structured Finance Officer
Public Redevelopment Officer
Developer
Director of Real Estate
Land Development and Acquisition Officer
Planning Consultant
Property Manager
Project Manager
Research Analyst

Common employers

Iridius Capital
Wentworth Property Company
National Park Service
Camden Property Trust

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

James Brian Marian

Lecturer in Real Estate Development

Atticus Jaramillo

Assistant Professor of Planning and Real Estate Development

Jay Habansky

Adjunct Lecturer in Real Estate Development

Mention any recent real estate research achievements or ongoing projects

Drachman Institute Will Help Establish New Center to Study Housing Equity and Sustainability with $3M Federal Grant | College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture. (2024, April 19). https://capla.arizona.edu/studio/hud-grant-establishes-arizona-research-center-housing-equity-sustainability

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Javier Castro

Senior Architect, Construction & Development -City of San Antonio Aviation Department

Lannya Batiste

National Sales Director-Camden Property Trust

Jose C. Pardo Urrea

Project Manager-New York City Housing Development Corporation

Real estate alumni networks and associations

CAPLA Alumni Association

Accreditations and Rankings

Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)-University Alliance

Awards or recognition

UARizona Distinguished Professor Mary Hardin wins ACSA Design-Build Award for Stadium Rowhouses | College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture. (2024, April 19). https://capla.arizona.edu/studio/mary-hardin-wins-2023-acsa-design-build-award

Financial Information

Tuition fees

Res. 6,359 tuition + 835.48 university fees
Non Res. 16,145 tuition + 835.48 university fees

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

CAPLA Building, 1040 N. Olive Rd. P.O. Box 210075 Tucson, AZ 85721-0075, USA

State of the art Facilities

The school, together with other units of CAPLA, is housed in four buildings including CAPLA West, CAPLA East and the Smith and Cannon-Douglas Houses on Speedway Boulevard. The CAPLA West building was constructed in 1965, expanded in 1970 and expanded again in 1979. This three-story structure once had an open atrium that is now an enclosed centrum called the T.M. Sundt Design Gallery that provides 2,800 square feet of multifunctional space that is used for conferences, exhibitions, events and studio critiques. Other facilities housed in the CAPLA West building include the Dean’s Administration Suite, Dinsmore Conference Room, Student and Alumni Center (SAAC), computer laboratories, several classrooms, faculty and staff offices and student architectural studios. Additionally, there is a 90 seat lecture hall (Arch 103) that is equipped with audio/visual digital media capabilities including large screen computer projection and laptop connection at every seat.