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Real Estate Investment and Finance

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Navigate the complex, multi-faceted world of real estate investing and financing and prepare for a variety of career opportunities available in the industry.

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Courses
4 Required
0 Elective
Methods
Online
F-1 Visa Eligible

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This program is perfect for...

Individuals with an analytical background who want to pursue a career as a real estate financial analyst or portfolio manager
Financial professionals wanting to better understand the intricacies of real estate markets
Those interested in transitioning into real estate appraisal
Real estate professionals seeking new opportunities and growth within the industry

What you can learn.

Learn to analyze real estate market trends including sales, lending, and leasing
Examine residential, commercial, industrial, and special-purpose real estate investments using techniques fundamental to analyzing real estate investments
Understand the principles and tools of real estate appraisal and analyze value, price, property, and legal rights
Survey the concepts, methods, and techniques of financing residential and non-residential real estate, and identify and analyze the various instruments used

Explore Real Estate Investment and Finance

Our real estate finance courses are designed to help newcomers and established real estate professionals learn to analyze property values and returns on real estate investments and investment portfolios, as well as understand the strategies and factors driving real estate markets. The program provides you with a comprehensive understanding of real estate investments, which include: rental housing, shopping centers, office complexes, REITs, and the risks and rewards of each. 

Graduates of the program are prepared to take on roles such as real estate financial analyst, portfolio manager or real estate appraiser. Program curriculum is approved by the UCLA Anderson School of Management and all courses are taught by working industry professionals who bring their personal insights to the classroom. Our dynamic learning environment lets you connect with instructors and classmates, some of whom are already established in the industry. 

Whether you’re new to the business or a veteran, our program will prepare you to succeed in this exciting and lucrative industry. 

Format: Online or in person. Can be completed 100% online.

Duration: 6 months (full-time), 1 year (part-time) 

 

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Step 1: Enroll in a Course
Courses in this program are open enrollment and paid for individually. You may take courses without committing to the program.
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Step 2: Become a Candidate
Establish candidacy in the certificate program to receive tailored information, lock in course requirements, and gain access to exclusive student benefits. Registration Fee: $200
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Important Note for International Students: Candidacy fees are included in your program fees and do not need to be paid separately.

Cost and Fees

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
Application and Candidacy Fee
$200
Estimated Textbooks and Materials
$400
Estimated Program Tuition
$3700

Payment Options

  • Not eligible for VA Benefit
  • Federal Financial Aid is not available

Courses are recommended to be taken in the order listed above, starting with Real Estate Analysis, and can be taken concurrently. Students must take all courses for a letter grade and pass with a program GPA of 2.50 or better.

The schedule and instruction methods of courses may vary. Please consult with a student advisor for more information on upcoming offerings. (310) 206-2714 or industrysegmentprograms@uclaextension.edu.
 

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Drop-In Advising Hour
This informal Zoom event is a platform for current and new program students to connect and ask questions to program staff. Drop in for 10 minutes or stay for the hour. Have questions about the certificate or program, bring them with you!

Each first and third Wednesdays of the month, 11am-12pm PT.

Email industrysegmentprograms@uclaextension.edu for the meeting link.

Required Courses

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MGMT X 475.4

Real Estate Finance

This course surveys the concepts, methods and techniques of financing residential and non-residential real estate, while also identifying and analyzing the various instruments used for such purposes.
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MGMT X 475.5

Real Estate Appraisal

This course surveys the principles and tools of appraising various types of real estate, as well as provides an analysis of value, price, property, and legal rights. Students will complete a demonstration appraisal report.
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MGMT X 476.8

Real Estate Market Analysis

This course provides a critical analysis of market trends including sales, lending and leasing. Case studies are utilized to analyze various data sets and types of real estate developments to understand real estate markets.
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MGMT X 477.9

Real Estate Investment Analysis

This course examines residential, commercial, industrial and special-purpose real estate investments using various data sets and analysis techniques that are fundamental to analyzing real estate investments.
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Optional Courses

MGMT X 476.35

Internship in Real Estate

This course provides eligible students an opportunity to earn elective credit toward the certificate program with an internship position that the student has secured and which Extension has approved.
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An internship in real estate can provide you with practical experience in a variety of real estate job functions. To be eligible for the internship, students are to complete all the required courses within the certificate with a GPA of 3.0 or better before applying and enrolling in the internship course.

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The UCLA Extension Real Estate Scholarship Fund was established in 2024 in partnership with Coldwell Banker Cares Foundation to provide financial assistance and greater access to education that students need while pursuing their careers in real estate.

This scholarship provides funding for an individual who has a passion for continuing education and professional development in real estate and who is working toward completion of one of the four real estate certificate programs. The scholarship is awarded bi-annually, each fall and spring quarter, and covers the cost of one course within the real estate certificate programs offered by UCLA Extension (value up to $900).

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