About the Real Estate Finance Academy

Here’s how it works: interested students will apply to the Real Estate Finance Academy during the fall of their sophomore year. Once admitted, they’ll take Real Estate Investment (FIN 445) and Real Estate Financial Modeling (FIN 418) during the spring semester. Over their final two years, students will complete the core curriculum, choose from a variety of advanced electives, participate in the weekly Academy sessions, work an internship with a top-performing firm, and engage in active learning experiences such as case competitions and practicum projects.

The focused core curriculum together with elective courses will ensure that students are fully ready for roles across the broad spectrum including real estate debt and equity; real estate investment and development; asset management, financial services; and brokerage.

Our students will be well-rounded, highly skilled and fully exposed to professional opportunities. Our graduates will be proficient in real estate investment analysis, and importantly, they will be ready for the full variety of career paths within the industry.

Summary:

  • Recruit into the Real Estate Finance Academy.
  • Take the core and elective courses that are real estate specific.
  • Secure real estate specific internships after sophomore (if possible) and junior years.
  • Work with an upper-class member of the Academy.
  • Work with an industry alum as a professional mentor.
  • Participate in organized Academy outings including property tours and Chicago treks.
  • Participate in case competitions.
  • Participate in skill workshops and bootcamps.

Interested in joining the Real Estate Finance Academy? Complete the Application Form below:

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    Alternative Pathways

    For students seeking a less-structured pathway, we’d suggest you consult directly with your academic advisor, investigate joining Rho Epsilon, the student-run real estate org, explore Course Explorer for the academic course offerings within the Finance Department at Gies and within other academic colleges.