Foundations of Real Estate (FoRE) Certification

St. Olaf students have the opportunity to participate in a newly created Foundations of Real Estate (FoRE) Certification program. It is a 20-hour, asynchronous, self-paced course that is designed to introduce liberal arts students to commercial real estate.

The program is offered through the Urban Land Institute (ULI), one of the nation’s premier real estate development and sustainability associations. Its mission is to “shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide.”

This certificate program would be a great fit for students interested in urban planning, sustainable urban development, commercial real estate, and public policy.

Note: Given the cost associated with the program, selected students must commit to completing the (20 hours total) of online training.

Application Deadline: Monday, April 15 at 11:55pm

The specific objectives of this program are to:

Develop an understanding of commercial real estate products with an emphasis on multifamily housing and office space
Gain an understanding of the development process from the developer’s point of view, from planning and site selection to construction, lease-up, and sale or disposition of the property
Learn about the real estate ecosystem and the players involved, as well as be introduced to the different financial instruments and tools used by development professionals
Network with practitioners and leaders in the commercial real estate industry

First-years, sophomores, junior and seniors with an exceptional academic record
Any academic discipline is welcome
Strong interest in the subject matter
Able to effectively work as part of a team

Meghan Anderson

Meghan Anderson (she, her, hers)

Associate Director, Ole Career Launcher, Innovation and the Arts

Tomson Hall 270M

P507-786-3565

Emcmill2@stolaf.edu

Office Hours: Schedule via Handshake Appointments

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