University

University of Washington

Graduate Certificate in Real Estate (GCRE)

Program overview

The Graduate Certificate in Real Estate (GCRE) equips non-real estate UW graduate students with vital knowledge and tools necessary to understand the complexities of real estate markets. Additionally, it demonstrates how their specific fields of study can be effectively applied in the real estate domain.

Last updated: June 11, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Graduate Certificate in Real Estate (GCRE)

Length of program

Two quarters- to be completed over 2 years

Number of Credits Required

15 credits

Mode of learning

On Campus

Unique real estate academic features

The Graduate Certificate in Real Estate (GCRE) offers an opportunity to grasp essential concepts and indispensable tools. These encompass comprehending the interaction and impact of socioeconomic factors on real estate markets, delving into diverse real estate categories (such as residential, office, retail, industrial, etc.), understanding key stakeholders, regulations, and related fields. Additionally, the program covers financial mechanisms and instruments employed across various real estate transactions, identifying developmental phases and crucial decision-making processes, and engaging in interdisciplinary simulations akin to industry teams.

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Introduction to Real Estate
Real Estate & Investment
Real Estate Economics/Market Analysis
Real Estate Development

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Notable traditions & events

Runstad Leadership Dinner

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Property Tours

Networking opportunities

UW Real Estate Club
Advisory Board
Alpha Sigma Gamma

Recruiting

Common employers

Small Development Firms
Larger Institutional Finance Companies,
Corporate Real Estate in Large Companies

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See full list of faculty here

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Arthur Acolin

Associate Professor and Bob Filley Endowed Chair in the Runstad Department of Real Estate in the College of Built Environments

Sofia Dermisi

Professor of Urban Design and Planning, Victor L. Lyon and Alvin J. Wolff Endowed Professor in Real Estate

Steven Bourassa

Endowed Professor and Chair of the Runstad Department of Real Estate in the College of Built Environments

Alumni Support

Successful real estate alumni

Ben Maher

Assistant Portfolio Manager at Bluestone Real Estate Services

Molly Santucci

Principal at TMR Investments

Coo Barimani

Former Associate Director-Research at CBRE; Founder, Shorewood Solutions

Real estate alumni networks and associations

The Real Estate Alumni Group

Accreditations and Rankings

Awards or recognition

Best, M. (2024, March 26). Runstad Dept of RE Student team wins the 2024 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge! – Real Estate. Real Estate. https://re.be.uw.edu/msre-student-team-wins-the-2024-naiop-real-estate-challenge/