CENTER FOR REAL ESTATE

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Portland State University has been offering courses in real estate development, real estate finance, and urban development for over thirty years. In the last five years, PSU has created new degree programs to meet the needs of professionals in the real estate industry, both private and public sector, as well as those seeking entry-level positions in the industry.

The Center for Real Estate includes a comprehensive and interdisciplinary set of academic programs that will contribute to the vitality of the real estate industry by educating students through degree and continuing education programs, and by conducting applied and academic research. The Center’s staff are available to advise students, create partnerships with real estate industry professionals, and put together programs such as the Annual Real Estate Conference and Graduate Student Reception for the real estate community and students. Real estate students gain valuable industry knowledge and practical experience preparing them to excel as leaders in the industry.

 

The Center for Real Estate strives to:

  • provide the real estate industry with talented and well-prepared graduates seeking careers in the industry
  • foster innovation and creative development that enriches Portland’s reputation as an urban model
  • provide industry professionals with access to professional development and scholarly resources

 

 

Graduate students can pursue a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development
Students enrolled in the MBA + program may choose to add a Real Estate Certificate to their degree. The certificate utilizes courses that are offered by the Schools of Business Administration and Urban Studies & Planning. Courses are taught using active participation from real estate industry professionals. Students may receive qualifying or continuing education credits toward professional Real Estate Appraisal or Brokerage licenses. Please note that obtaining a Real Estate Certificate concurrently with the MBA + may require additional credit hours.

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On May 30, 2007, PSU’s Center for Real Estate held its Second Annual Real Estate Conference. This year’s conference, titled “Real Estate in the Sustainable City,” attracted more than 600 attendees from various areas of the real estate industry. Keynote speaker Peter Calthorpe, noted architect and planner of Calthorpe Associates, shared his ideas on new urbanism and building sustainable communities.


The conference also included a panel of local real estate professionals who discussed ways to improve the public and private partnership process. The conference was generously supported by 26 event sponsors and 41 table sponsors, enabling the center to raise $60,000 in funds which will be used to support its operations.