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In-person, evening classes at the Dubois Center
Real Estate and Development, Graduate Certificate
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Develop the skills driving Charlotte’s commercial real estate boom.
The Graduate Certificate in Real Estate and Development at UNC Charlotte is built for professionals who want to go deeper in commercial real estate — finance, development, investment and capital markets — without pursuing a full master’s degree.
This 15-credit certificate is most often completed by professionals who already hold a graduate degree and are looking for specialized coursework that sharpens their real estate expertise and advances their careers.
Why get a Real Estate and Development certificate at UNC Charlotte?
The Difference is Charlotte
Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing real estate markets in the Southeast — a city where commercial development, investment activity and capital markets converge at scale. The Belk College of Business real estate programs are embedded in that market through the Childress Klein Center for Real Estate, giving students direct access to the practitioners, deals and data that define the industry here.
Specialized, not general
This isn’t a broad business program with a real estate track. Every course is built around commercial real estate — finance, valuation, development, capital markets, law, and asset management. You’ll graduate with a depth of knowledge that generalist programs can’t provide.
Built for professionals
Evening classes at the Dubois Center are designed for working professionals. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with enrollment available in both Fall and Spring terms — so you don’t have to wait a year to start.
Still trying to decide?
Find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Real Estate and Development program and learn if it is a good fit for you by speaking with our recruitment specialist.
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Elevate your career in real estate: Apply now to gain specialized skills in finance, development and capital markets with UNC Charlotte's Graduate Certificate in Real Estate and Development!
Real Estate and Development
Curriculum
The Real Estate and Development certificate requires 15 credit hours: one required core course plus 13.5 credit hours of electives. Students must earn a grade of B or above in all courses. All courses are offered in-person in the evenings at the Dubois Center.
Core Course (1.5 credit hours)
Elective Courses (13.5 credit hours)
Select 13.5 credit hours from the following:
Investment electives
- MSRE 6158 – Real Estate Finance and Investment
- MSRE 6160 – Real Estate Capital Markets
- MSRE 6210 – Student Managed Real Estate Investment Fund I
- MSRE 6211 – Student Managed Real Estate Investment Fund II
- MSRE 6220 – Financial Analysis of Real Estate Investments
- MSRE 6240 – Real Estate Valuation Methods
Asset Management Electives
- MSRE 6210 – Student Managed Real Estate Investment Fund I
- MSRE 6211 – Student Managed Real Estate Investment Fund II
- MSRE 6238 – Real Estate and Urban Economics
- MSRE 6242 – Asset Management
Development Electives
REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT
Admissions
In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, the following are required for graduate study in Real Estate and Development:
- A generally satisfactory undergraduate record from an accredited college or university
- Basic proficiency in using spreadsheet computer software
- Preparatory work in accounting, finance and economics.
Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis. You may enroll for the first time in Fall or Spring terms.
Note: MBA students concentrating in real estate finance and development are ineligible to enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Real Estate and Development program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this certificate designed for?
This program is designed for professionals with a background in real estate, finance, or a related field who want to deepen their expertise in commercial real estate finance and development. It is most commonly pursued by individuals who already hold a graduate degree.
Are current JL Price MBA students eligible to enroll?
MBA students concentrating in real estate finance and development are not eligible to enroll in this certificate program. All other prospective students who meet the admissions requirements are welcome to apply.
When should I apply?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. You may enroll for the first time in either a Fall or Spring term — no need to wait for a specific application cycle.
What skills will I gain?
You’ll develop specialized expertise in commercial real estate finance, investment analysis, valuation, capital markets, development, and asset management — the full spectrum of skills that define a commercial real estate career.
Is the GMAT or GRE required?
No. GMAT and/or GRE scores are not required for admission to the Real Estate and Development graduate certificate.
How long does the certificate take to complete?
The certificate requires 15 credit hours and typically takes one to two years to complete, depending on course load and scheduling.
Contact Us
Have questions?
Ready for a one-on-one conversation?
Contact Kalli Vimr, enrollment and advising specialist for Belk College of Business graduate certificates and dual degree programs.
kvimr@charlotte.edu