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Learn to manage commercial office buildings with key real estate skills
Offered by the Schack Institute of Real Estate, the online Certificate in Commercial Property Management introduces you to the world of real estate from the operations perspective, providing you with the skills to manage commercial office buildings on a day-to-day basis on behalf of property owners. Learn about newly established COVID-19 guidelines that focus on tenant safety. Gain a deep understanding of tenant relations, client service, building systems and operations, and employee management. Explore the unique roles and responsibilities of a property manager, including how best to position properties to maximize investment return and profit. Acquire the basic skills of learning to read and administer leases and maintaining property/building systems to maximize their economic life.
This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the four required courses and one elective within two years of taking the first certificate-eligible course.
Learn to manage commercial office buildings with key real estate skills
Format
Requirements
5 Courses
Estimated Total Certificate Cost
$3,990*
*Based on course prices for AY 24-25, subject to change.
Why This Certificate?
What You'll Study
FOUR REQUIRED COURSES
ELECTIVES (PICK ONE OF THE TWO LISTED)
Faculty Spotlight
The foundational skills gained will give students an edge in navigating our ever-evolving environment.”
The foundational skills gained will give students an edge in navigating our ever-evolving environment.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Certificate Specifics
Why should I get a Certificate in Commercial Property Management?
This certificate will give you the education and background knowledge you need to further your career in property management. The courses introduce you to the world of real estate from the operations perspective, giving you the skills to manage commercial office buildings on a day-to-day basis. You will learn how to best position properties to maximize investment return and profit while also obtaining basic skills needed to read and administer leases and maintain building systems to maximize their economic life.
Does this certificate certify me as a property manager?
This certificate will give you the education and background needed to excel as a property manager. In order to become a certified property manager in New York, you must also have the Certified Property Manager (CPM) certification, your New York real estate broker license, and have experience in real estate or customer service.
Does the certificate cover residential property management as well?
While there is some overlap, this certificate focuses on commercial property management. If you are interested in residential property management, you can explore our certificate in Residential Property Management.
Do I need property management experience to take these courses?
These courses are an introduction to the world of real estate from the operations perspective. You do not need to have a background in property management or real estate to register!
Further questions?
If you have additional questions regarding this certifcate, contact sps.realestate@nyu.edu.
General Certificate FAQ
Do I need to declare candidacy for a certificate before taking my courses?
It’s preferable if you do, but you can still declare candidacy even after taking a course. Declaring candidacy does not commit you to completing it, but you will receive a 10% discount on future NYU SPS continuing education courses.
Can I apply my 10% discount on courses I’ve already taken?
Assuming the course is part of the certificate, yes, but only if the course was taken within an acceptable time frame. The academic department gives students a specific amount of time to complete a certificate. The start date would be adjusted to the first class to which we applied the discount.
Do I get a digital badge for my certificate?
Yes, if a student declares candidacy for a certificate and achieves an average overall grade of B or higher in courses counting toward the certificate, they will be awarded a certificate badge upon completion, which will be shareable on their resume and LinkedIn profile.
Do we get financial aid for these courses?
No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid.
Can this course be applied to a degree?
Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.
More questions about certificates, courses, or registration?
Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.
