Ready to begin an exciting real estate career? Our certificate program is designed for bachelor's degree holders looking to gain the knowledge and skills to enter the industry.
Why Get a Real Estate Certificate?
If you've already received your bachelor's degree in another field and you're looking to start a career in real estate, a graduate certificate will put you on that path. Gain the theoretical and practical knowledge to begin your career in:
- Real estate sales
- Brokerage
- Investment
- Management
- Appraisal
- Mortgage banking
Why Study Real Estate at CSUN?
Quality Credential Preparation
Be prepared to apply for state licensing. Know how to apply discipline-specific knowledge and skills in the field of real estate with a working knowledge of real estate principles, real estate finance, and real estate law and appraisal.
Fast and Flexible Career Advancement
With just five courses, you'll be on your way to your new career. Complete the program in as little as one semester, or take just one class per semester while working full-time.
Home of CSU's Real Estate and Land Use Institute
The Real Estate and Land Use Institute (RELUI), a statewide collaboration housed at CSUN, brings together industry leaders, government regulators and faculty to support students pursuing real estate careers. The committee awards $50,000 in scholarships and $25,000 in grants annually.
Bigger and Better
We're one of the largest real estate programs in the state of California, housed in one of the largest business schools in the country. With 7,000 students and an alumni network of more than 50,000 at David Nazarian College of Business and Economics, you will have access to more resources, world-class faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. Plus, our Los Angeles location means we have connections to top players and exciting newcomers in nearly every industry imaginable.
What You'll Learn
You'll learn the fundamentals of building a real estate practice and the principles that guide the industry. You'll also choose to explore topics including:
- Appraisal
- Finance
- Law
- Market and development analysis
- Negotiation
Careers & Outcomes
Our Real Estate majors go on to work in the various areas dealing with property. This includes development, appraisal, marketing, selling, leasing and management. They may also choose to focus on commercial, industrial, residential or agricultural properties.
Employers of recent alumni include:
- Cushman & Wakefield
- CBRE
- Keller Williams
- NAI
- Marcus & Millichap
- Coldwell Banker
- RE/MAX
- Hilton & Hyland
- Lee & Associates
Common career paths for graduates include:
- Real estate sales
- Real estate broker
- Real estate appraiser
- Marketing specialist
- Asset manager
- Property investment, development and management
Admission Information
To be considered for admission to a CSUN graduate certificate program, you will need to:
- Meet university requirements.
- Meet department requirements for the Real Estate Certificate.
- Apply to both the university and the specific certificate program of interest.
To learn more about the certificate contact the program coordinator.