Real Estate and Construction Certificate in Development and Land Use
Diploma Description
Offered by the Schack Institute of Real Estate, the Certificate in Development and Land Use will give a foundational understanding of the legal and regulatory environment of development activities, as well as a basic overview of the development process and development financing. Students who complete this certificate will gain an understanding of how land use and regulation affect new development, what it takes to make a development ready for approval, and how development is financed. These skills will prepare students for careers in the field. The Certificate is comprised of two required courses and four electives within three years.
Earn a 10% DISCOUNT* on courses by declaring your candidacy for the Certificate in Development and Land Use.
Program Curriculum
COURSES THAT PROVIDE FOUNDATIONAL INFORMATION IN THE FIELD WITH OPTIONS TO SPECIALIZE IN AN AREA RELEVANT TO YOUR NEEDS
TWO REQUIRED COURSES
All Courses Required
The Real Estate Development Process
Learn the fundamental phases of real estate development for various property types.
Navigating Zoning, Land Use, and Development Planning
Examine land use and environmental regulations that affect real estate development and identify opportunities they create.
ELECTIVES
Complete 4
Real Estate Development Market Analysis and Feasibility
Learn fundamental real estate market analysis principles and techniques to make better-informed development and investment decisions.
Financing Real Estate Development Projects
Examine the real estate development finance process for new building projects and for renovations.
Multifamily Residential Development
Study residential real estate development from financial, land use, design, and public policy perspectives.
Hotel Real Estate Development
Gain an understanding of the hotel product as a real estate investment.
Construction Essentials for Real Estate Developers
Explore and discuss the construction management techniques used by successful owners and developers of multifamily and commercial projects.
Understanding the New York City Building Code
Examine the legal and technical framework of the New York City Building Code, including code applicability to work on new and existing buildings.
Introduction to Affordable Housing
This course will explain the history, evolution, and policies of Affordable Housing. Policy is a critical component which leads to the design of...
From Concept to Closing: Creating & Delivering Product in a Competitive Market
This course reviews the three stages of bringing new residential multifamily and condominium product to market, from concept to closing.
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The Real Estate Development Process
Learn the fundamental phases of real estate development for various property types.
Navigating Zoning, Land Use, and Development Planning
Examine land use and environmental regulations that affect real estate development and identify opportunities they create.
Real Estate Development Market Analysis and Feasibility
Learn fundamental real estate market analysis principles and techniques to make better-informed development and investment decisions.
Financing Real Estate Development Projects
Examine the real estate development finance process for new building projects and for renovations.
Multifamily Residential Development
Study residential real estate development from financial, land use, design, and public policy perspectives.
Hotel Real Estate Development
Gain an understanding of the hotel product as a real estate investment.
Construction Essentials for Real Estate Developers
Explore and discuss the construction management techniques used by successful owners and developers of multifamily and commercial projects.
Understanding the New York City Building Code
Examine the legal and technical framework of the New York City Building Code, including code applicability to work on new and existing buildings.
Introduction to Affordable Housing
This course will explain the history, evolution, and policies of Affordable Housing. Policy is a critical component which leads to the design of...
From Concept to Closing: Creating & Delivering Product in a Competitive Market
This course reviews the three stages of bringing new residential multifamily and condominium product to market, from concept to closing.