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Certificate in Residential Property Management
Gain skills to manage residential apartment buildings
Offered by the Schack Institute of Real Estate, the online Certificate in Residential Property Management introduces you to real estate investment concepts and property management principles for residential buildings. The residential housing market is booming, with a greater need for professionals who can manage property safely and efficiently. Learn how to market properties, negotiate and execute leases, manage staff, and handle human resource issues. Gain a comprehensive understanding of day-to-day operations of the property, including maintenance and other service contracts, while learning how to address risk management, safety, health issues, and insurance concerns. Develop the sought-after skills to evaluate and improve the financial performance of residential real estate property assets. This highly interactive program of study includes guest lectures by industry professionals and hands-on projects that provide real-world examples. It affords an invaluable overview of the roles and responsibilities of the property manager, including how best to position a property to maximize its investment return and profit, optimize tenant relations and retention, and maintain property/building systems and extend their economic life.
This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the four required foundation courses and one elective within two years of taking the first certificate-eligible course.
Gain skills to manage residential apartment buildings
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 Residential 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 real estate investment concepts and property management principles for residential buildings. You will learn how to manage property safely and efficiently, while also gaining the knowledge necessary to market properties, negotiate and execute leases, and manage staff. Through the coursework you will obtain a comprehensive understanding of day-to-day operations of the property. The certificate will also give you the knowledge to know how to best position a property to maximize its investment return and profit, optimize tenant relations and retention, and maintain property and building systems and extend 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 commercial property management as well?
While there is some overlap, this certificate focuses on residential property management. If you are interested in commercial property management, you can explore our Certificate in Commercial 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 certificate, 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.
