Commercial Real Estate Fellows Program
CREATE’s signature program is the 16-module, 32-hour Fellows curriculum facilitated by industry subject matter experts. Student Fellows learn the fundamentals of the industry and about the career opportunities in commercial real estate. The experience is enhanced by mentoring, job shadowing, building tours, internships and networking as well as the free career portal that connects students with employers offering internships and entry-level jobs.
Program Benefits
- Learn about commercial real estate principles and real world applications
- Building tours, job shadow, and mentoring opportunities
- Professional development workshops and events designed for young professionals in the commercial real estate industry
- Strengthen professional skills that are in demand for any workplace environment including communication and problem-solving skills
- Develop and network with a community of peers, mentors, and leaders in the commercial real estate industry
Curriculum
This program includes sixteen class meetings, covering topics such as:
- Property Management: Overview/Operational Basics, Major Building Components)
- Leasing & Marketing: Broker View of Leasing Process, Roles of the Owner/Asset Manager/Property Manager, Understanding the Lease
- Asset Management Acquisition & Disposition Strategies, Overseeing the Portfolio, Understanding & Communicating Owner Objectives
- Construction & Project Management
- Facility Management for corporate campuses
- Real Estate Development
How to Apply
This program is currently offered at the following colleges and universities and each manages their selection process separately. Enrollment for SF State’s 2-semester program (meets every other week) occurs in Spring & Summer for the following academic year. Enrollment for Merritt College’s 1 semester program (meets every week) occurs in November for the Spring Semester. Click on the school of your choice to be taken to their website and learn more about the application process. Click here for the Student Application Package for Merritt College Spring 2023 Fellows offering.
If your college or university is interested in launching a CRE Fellows program, please contact us.