Certificate in Real Estate Investment

Build skills in real estate investing, deal analysis, and markets

Offered by the Schack Institute of Real Estate, the Certificate in Real Estate Investment will provide a foundational understanding of real estate investment principles and techniques, as well as a broad overview of types of investible real estate and markets. Students who complete this certificate will gain an understanding of investment decision-making, deal analysis, and real estate investment markets, thus better preparing them for careers in the field. This certificate consists of two required courses and four electives within three years.

 

Build skills in real estate investing, deal analysis, and markets

Format

Online

Requirements

6 courses

Estimated Total Certificate Cost

$5,067-$5,262*

*Based on course prices for AY 24-25, subject to change.

Three Certificate in Real Estate Investment students, two men and one woman, stand in front of a blurry cityscape

Why This Certificate?

Calculate Investment Ratios and Returns

Learn the skills, concepts, and calculations used to calculate real estate investment returns and income property analysis.

Develop Pro Forma Income Statements

Gain the tools needed to develop pro forma income statements.

Make Real Estate Calculations with Excel

Learn the skills to perform real estate calculations in Microsoft Excel and learn how to develop a basic Microsoft Excel model for real estate.

What You'll Study

ELECTIVES

Please choose four courses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Certificate Specifics

The Real Estate Investment Certificate provides foundational knowledge of real estate investment principles, techniques, and markets. Students gain skills in investment decision-making, deal analysis, and understanding real estate markets, preparing them for careers in real estate finance and investment.

The program is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of real estate investment, including those new to the field or those looking to advance their careers in real estate finance, private equity, or asset management. The program is ideal for real estate owners, investors, and even developers.

Yes, after completing the required courses, students can select courses from the electives list that align with their career goals and areas of interest, such as REITs, private equity, or international real estate.

Yes, Real Estate Financial Analysis should be completed before Real Estate Financial Modeling Essentials

 

If you have additional questions regarding this certificate, contact sps.realestate@nyu.edu.

General Certificate FAQ

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.

 

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.  

 

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.

 

No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid. 

 

Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.

 

Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.