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University of Maryland, College Park

Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development

Program overview

The Certificate is designed to provide foundational knowledge in real estate development for individuals who are exploring potential careers in the field.

Last updated: July 1, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development

Number of Credits Required

12-21 credit

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development provides an opportunity for individuals who are undecided about pursuing a career in the field, as well as those seeking advanced knowledge. It covers fundamental concepts of real estate development and offers courses that can be tailored to accommodate varying levels of experience and expertise.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Core Requirements:

Selected Topics in Real Estate Development (RDEV688A – Development Law)
Real Property Finance and Investment

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Lecture Series
ULI Student Design Competition
Colvin Case Study Challenge
NAIOP Capital Challenge
HUD Affordable Housing Competition

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Site Visits
Social Events
Real Estate Development Career Services

Networking opportunities

The Real Estate Club
Society of Real Estate Development
Advisory Council
ULI/Hines Competition
The Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development
Women in Retail Real Estate (WIRRE)
Urban Land Institute
NAIOP
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) DC
African American Real Estate Professionals D.C. Foundation
ARES American Real Estate Society

Recruiting

Common employers

eXp Realty
McKinley Advisors
Enterprise Community Investment, Inc.

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Carrie Chard

Assistant Director of the Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development

Maria Day-Marshall

Director, Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development; Associate Clinical Professor

Jesse Saginor

Assistant Director of Graduate Real Estate Development; Associate Professor

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Charly Johnson

Realtor-eXp Realty

Steve Donegan

Business Development Manager-McKinley Advisors

Lalo Ponce Brito

Syndication Group Officer at Enterprise Community Investment, Inc.

Real estate alumni networks and associations

MAPP Alumni

Accreditations and Rankings

Awards or recognition

UMD wins 2024 NAIOP Capital Challenge | School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation. (n.d.). https://arch.umd.edu/news-events/umd-wins-2024-naiop-capital-challenge
UMD Team wins NAIOP Regional Real Estate Competition | School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation. (n.d.). https://arch.umd.edu/news-events/umd-team-wins-naiop-regional-real-estate-competition

Financial Information

Financial aid

Available.

Scholarships

Available.

Opportunities or support

Available.

General information

Where is the program housed on campus?

School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
Real Estate Development Program
1243 Architecture Building
3835 Campus Drive
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742, USA

State of the art Facilities

A First Class Campus for a World Class University:

A campus that is first class, with state-of-the-art modern facilities to meet the needs of a dynamic world-class University. A campus with great aesthetic appeal, full of learning possibilities, reflecting our desire to protect the land, honor the traditions and historical roots, and contribute positively to the ecology and well-being of our community, the City of College Park, the State, and region. It sets forth a guide for building a green campus that is an appropriate and inspiring home to a great university, green in our pledge to excel in environmental stewardship and sustainability practices and green in the abundance of plants, trees, and open spaces that are a defining signature of the University of Maryland.