Students who study real estate at the University of Michigan are equipped to address complex issues and drive sustainable solutions across the built environment globally.
Students who study real estate at Michigan are poised to become next-generation placemakers. They possess the necessary skills and experience to address key challenges to make a positive impact on built environments worldwide.
The Weiser Center for Real Estate’s curriculum emphasizes applied research and community engagement to solve real-world challenges. Students gain practical experience through immersive initiatives in investment and development.
Our students leverage a robust network of industry professionals and alumni, who help shape a curriculum that reflects the evolving market landscape and demands while providing mentorship and internship opportunities.
Students who earn a minor or certificate in real estate at Michigan supplement their major area of studies in a broad range of disciplines, including architecture and urban planning, art and design, business, engineering, public policy, and more.
Our focus is on building sustainable places that minimize the ecological footprint of the built environment. Students explore creating places that offer alternatives to auto-oriented developments and conserve the natural environment.
The Weiser program encourages a progressive approach to developing real estate that builds a sense of place that enhances quality of life for people of all income levels while creating long-term wealth that motivates investors.
“I am a Manager of Design and Engineering on a growing (4 million square foot) national real estate portfolio. The program taught me that every aspect of the design and engineering of a project is strongly related to financial analysis and legal requirements. Moreover, the program’s breadth of exposure to law and finance supplemented my core competency of design. As a result, it has given me the platform to practice synthesizing all three techniques in order to create value in unique ways for our investors and end users.”
“I am an Associate Managing Director at Talmer Bank & Trust and responsible for Community Reinvestment Act and community mortgage lending. I also develop real estate in the city of Detroit and currently have four historical renovations at different stages of development in the city. They are a six-unit historical residential rental, a six unit mixed-use development with three residential and three retail, a twenty unit apartment-to-condo conversion and a historical duplex.”
“I am a consultant with a strategic planning and financial management firm in Detroit. We work with non-profits and government entities to develop real estate and economic investment strategies, create and evaluate programs, and provide turn-around solutions for troubled agencies. I provide project management expertise, conduct research, assess and evaluate programs, and create investment strategies and implementation plans.
The Real Estate Development Certificate program provided me with a good foundation in the real estate industry. The program also broadened my understanding of government policy as it relates to land use and planning, and further developed my evaluation skills. The program allowed me to tap into a broad network and has helped me establish some very helpful professional relationships.”
“I work in acquisitions for a multifamily investor and operator on behalf of Taymil Partners in the Boston area. The certificate gave me exposure to planning and construction as an extension of my MBA. I also met other alumni of the program, which has been good for networking.”
Help shape the next generation of placemakers and the global real estate industry. Your knowledge and expertise can make a fundamental difference for University of Michigan students, providing new perspectives and fostering personal and professional growth. Work one on one with students to provide invaluable guidance, insight, and expertise.
Throughout the year, we welcome professionals – including many alumni – in real estate and related disciplines to speak to our students. Past guests have included experts in urban planning, policy, and development; architecture; public housing; and much more. If you are interested in engaging with the Weiser Center for Real Estate as a speaker, please contact us.
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