The Weiser Center for Real Estate takes an interdisciplinary approach to real estate education and career development at Michigan, integrating finance, investment, development, construction, sustainability, and affordability across its programming. Through course curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and hands-on industry experience, the Weiser Center equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the real estate landscape.
The Michigan Weiser Center for Real Estate cultivates the next generation of real estate leaders through a uniquely interdisciplinary model that unites the finance and strategy expertise of the Ross School of Business with the design and planning perspective of Taubman College, the legal foundation of Michigan Law, the technical innovation of Engineering, and the specialized knowledge of the School of Kinesiology in sports and venue development. The University of Michigan and the Ross School of Business have a deep-rooted legacy in shaping the commercial real estate landscape, offering students unparalleled opportunities to launch and grow their careers in this dynamic field, and the Weiser Center stands at the heart of that tradition as a hub for innovation, education, and industry engagement. By bridging world-class academic strengths with applied research and real-world collaboration, the Center equips students with both the analytical depth and practical skills required to navigate the financial, legal, policy, and design dimensions of real estate. Whether as engaged students or proud alumni, our community gains access to an expansive network driven by passion and excellence, preparing Michigan graduates to drive sustainable value and foster equitable and resilient development to lead with impact in shaping the future of the built environment.
