Schack Institute of Real Estate

Developing the Real Estate Professional: Part I

This course introduces students interested in commercial real estate to industry-specific career planning and development. Students will gain exposure to self-assessment, career exploration, preparation, and pursuit strategies ¿ all linked to core real estate coursework and aligned both to market trends and expectations. Most immediately, this course provides students with real-world feedback on various real estate roles; guides students in building requisite skills and expertise, with an eye to maximizing resources at NYU; develops students¿ professional branding and networking; and prepares students for real estate recruiting. More holistically, this course pushes students to form habits that will support informed, intentional career development over the long-term. Throughout the semester, students engage in several exercises specifically designed to structure and enhance their professional development efforts, culminating in each student producing an individualized reflection and action plan.
Course Number
REAL1-GC3003
Associated Degrees