Commercial Real Estate Certificate: Advancing Specialized Market Expertise

The Commercial Real Estate Certificate, offered in the second 8 weeks of the fall and spring semesters, represents the next level of specialized expertise, offered to an elite cohort of ten students who have previously demonstrated excellence through completion of the Banking Certificate. This distinguished program delves deeply into commercial real estate financing, property performance assessment, risk analysis, and market evaluation through partnership with the Risk Management Association.

Program Objectives

  • Develop authoritative comprehension of commercial real estate financing structures and underwriting
  • Establish commanding analytical capabilities in property performance assessment and market evaluation
  • Forge powerful professional connections with industry leaders through networking events

Qualification Criteria

This prestigious program maintains unwavering standards, requiring prior completion of the Banking Certificate and demonstration of academic excellence through a minimum 3.0 GPA. The selective application process ensures only those students displaying true leadership potential and genuine commitment to the commercial real estate industry advance to this elite certification.

Path to Certification

Participants engage with eight comprehensive RMA courses over a five-week period, culminating in recognition at the Commercial Real Estate Certificate Celebration. Students also gain invaluable industry exposure through participation in the Annual Commercial Real Estate Forum, establishing powerful connections with market leaders.

Application and Program Contact

Application

Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are currently closed. The next application cycle for the Commercial Real Estate Certificate will begin Spring 2027.

Please note: Completion of the Banking Certificate is a prerequisite for the Commercial Real Estate Certificate.

Nadir Shaikh, CRE Development Program Coordinator

Nadir Shaikh is the program coordinator for the Commercial Real Estate Certificate. For any questions about the certificate program, please email shaikhnm@hc.edu.