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Executive Education

CGIS, Harvard University

Programs in Real Estate

Ranging in length from two days to six weeks, our programs in real estate cover a diverse range of topics and are specifically designed for developers, owners, financiers, senior public officials, leaders of community-based development corporations, and other real estate professionals.

 

Real Estate Development, Design, and Construction

January 24-27, 2010
Faced with an uncertain market, real estate and facilities leaders must create more value while using fewer resources. This program helps participants bring projects to market more successfully and transcend a volatile real estate environment by pursuing strategies that add long-term value to their real estate holdings. Offered jointly by the Harvard Business School and Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

The Challenges of Leadership

February 2-5, 2010
This four-day Leadership Program tackles issues of leadership in practice and within organizations, and challenges participants to develop the vision, influence, self-discipline, and motivation required of successful leaders. This intensive, interactive program is specifically designed for executives in real estate, architecture, planning, and related building industries.

Emerging Leaders in Real Estate

March 2-5, 2010
The Emerging Leaders in Real Estate program is customized for members of BOMA International. Designed for emerging leaders in real estate organizations to help develop their strategic planning, financial management, and leadership skills, and to take their careers and their firms to the next level. Targeted to managers and directors who are—or want to be—on the executive track. This intensive, interactive course will teach participants how to develop the vision, influence, and discipline of successful leaders.

Leading a Real Estate Company

May 12-14, 2010
The Leading a Real Estate Company program is customized for members of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). The program's rigorous curriculum enables participants to deepen their understanding of and gain new insights into their role as leaders in the real estate industry.

Advanced Management Development Program in Real Estate (AMDP)

New class begins July 2010
AMDP is designed for leaders in all aspects of the real estate industry who have 15-25+ years experience, have been successful in their careers, and want to expand their horizons and contribute more effectively toward improving the quality of development in the built environment.

Executive Education Summer Programs

July-August 2010
Summer programs in real estate development cover a variety of topics including Due Diligence, Financial and Economic Markets, Restructuring Real Estate Deals, Distressed Real Estate Debt and Equity, and more.

Real Estate Advanced Finance Program

Last Ran: October 14-16, 2009
The Real Estate Advanced Finance program is a new three-and-a-half-day program that is designed specifically for seasoned executives who have a solid understanding of and interest in real estate finance. Real estate developers, owners, financiers, and entrepreneurs will engage with renowned faculty and industry leaders to broaden their exposure to the complexities of real estate finance.

Real Estate Management Program: Developing Future Leaders

Last Ran: October 18-22, 2009
The Real Estate Management Program is designed to provide mid-level real estate managers—including real estate owners, REIT officers, private real estate developers and industry service providers—with exposure to the state-of-the-art business management techniques, current real estate trends, and personal development and leadership skills required to take on greater leadership responsibility. The Real Estate Management Program helps position participants to expand their scope of responsibilities and return to their organizations ready to lead. This is a joint program with the Harvard Business School.

 

Past Programs:

NAREIM Leadership Program

Last Ran: November 13-15, 2007
This three-day Leadership Program is customized for members of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers (NAREIM).

Women's Real Estate Leadership Forum

Last Ran: September 16-18, 2007
Join a select group of successful women for a special program at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

How to Invest in China Real Estate

Last Ran: April 6-8, 2009
In a global real estate meltdown, China may emerge as one of the few markets offering strong returns. Learn the intricacies of the China real estate market. Create a toolkit for successful investment. Determine whether China should be your next real estate investment destination.

Real Estate Executive Seminar: Capital Markets, Innovative Ventures, and Business Strategy

Last Ran: April 5-9, 2009
The Real Estate Executive Seminar is designed to provide experienced owners, REIT officers, senior executives, and their service providers with the knowledge, frameworks, and tools to evaluate and optimize new local and global building opportunities, development financing, capital allocation, portfolio management, and organizational change. This is a joint program with the Harvard Business School.

 

 

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updated 21-Oct-2009