Excel in Real Estate Development

Montclair’s online Real Estate Development graduate certificate is tailored for aspiring and practicing project managers, property managers, brokers, analysts, and entrepreneurs. This accelerated, 4-course certificate will prepare you to successfully coordinate, manage, negotiate, and lead commercial real estate development projects. In just six months, gain the expertise and practical skills needed to excel in the role of a Real Estate Project Manager. Fully online, 7-week courses cover key topics such as Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Valuation, Real Estate Law, Real Estate Financing and Capital Markets, and Real Estate Development. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to build on your credentials by applying the credits earned toward Montclair’s MBA Concentration in Real Estate Development.

Level: Graduate Certificate
Next Start:
Fall 2025
Start Class:
August 29
Course Format: Online
Total Credits: 9

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What You Will Study

Total Credits: 9

  • REAL 570 Real Estate Finance and Securitization (1.5 credits)
  • REAL 571 Real Estate Development Legal and Regulatory Issues (1.5 credits)
  • REAL 572 Commercial Real Estate Investment (3 credits)
  • REAL 573 Real Estate Development (3 credits)

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Career Outcomes

The program equips you with advanced knowledge and practical expertise to excel in the dynamic and complex commercial real estate market. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to pursue a variety of high-demand roles, such as:

  • Real Estate Development and Project Manager
  • Real Estate Development Analyst
  • Development Manager
  • Real Estate Investment Analyst
  • Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Employment projections for careers in real estate development show a 9% growth rate from 2020 to 2030, surpassing the national average of 7% for all careers in the United States. Graduates of this program can expect to find career opportunities with leading companies in the field, including:

  • Greystar Real Estate Partners
  • Alliance Residential
  • Bank of America
  • Trammell Crow Co.
  • CB Richard Ellis

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Networking Opportunities

Montclair’s Real Estate Development Certificate provides professionals with a competitive edge in the commercial real estate industry. Networking and leadership opportunities throughout the program, along with insights from guest speakers—including top developers and industry leaders like the President of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)—will help you build the relationships and skills necessary for success. NAIOP is the largest commercial real estate professional organization in the U.S., offering unparalleled exposure to industry professionals.

Admission Requirements

The Real Estate Development Certificate program is designed for both business and non-business professionals who wish to gain entry in the field as a Project Manager or Development Analyst.

  • Applicants may hold a bachelor’s in any field. It is also well-suited for individuals with real estate, accounting, finance and economics backgrounds as students will be exposed to time value of money and its application in Excel.
  • Transcript: One from each college attended.
  • Resume
  • Essays/Personal Statement: Please write an integrated essay providing a response to each of the following questions.
    • What are your goals for graduate study and your future career?
    • In what ways do your academic background and your professional experiences provide evidence of your potential for success in the program you selected and in your eventual career?
    • Please give specific examples of relevant coursework and/or experience.
    • Is there any further information we should consider in assessing your candidacy?
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Contact Us

For more information, please contact Montclair Online.
Email: online@montclair.edu
Phone: 973-655-7110

Graduate Program Coordinator: Joseph R. Nicholson, Ph.D

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