Learn from Industry Experts & Expand Your Investing, Development & Finance Acumen
Our partnership with the Burnham‑Moores Center for Real Estate will conclude at the end of 2026. Current certificate students may continue enrolling in available courses, and all completed classes will count toward remaining certificate requirements. We encourage students to register soon, as this will be the final year these courses are offered.
Our real estate series in partnership with the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate for those who want to expand and gain essential skills in financing, developing, managing, and selling commercial real estate projects, and explore the legal, entitlement, and environmental aspects as well as other important elements of development and project management.
The Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate provides course offerings to real estate professionals at all levels of career development through various academic and extracurricular programs. Our world-class faculty coupled with our extensive network of industry contacts provide students with a one-of-a-kind, personalized educational experience that positions them for successful careers in real estate.
Who Should Attend
The Real Estate Finance, Investments and Development series is intended for real estate business professionals who wish to build a foundation for a career in the commercial real estate industry. Our stand-alone courses are great for professionals seeking proficiency in a specialized area.
Remote Learning
This series is offered online in a fixed-date format.
Benefits of the Real Estate Certificate Series
Whether you are an established entrepreneur or work for a well-known company, the real estate industry is a robust field that offers excellent career opportunities in a variety of sectors. Some of the benefits you can expect from the University of San Diego include:
- Enhance your skills, proficiency, knowledge and marketability as a real estate professional.
- Learn about the key segments of real estate to give you an edge in the market.
- Grow your network and diversify your connections with others in the real estate field.
Real Estate Series Learner Outcomes
- Develop competitive skills to identify sources of capital and other financing vehicles
- Learn the intricacies of real estate investment and analysis
- Examine the legal aspects of real estate as well as development and project management
- Identify real estate development strategies that are necessary to compete in today's changing market
- Examine the mandated, complex and time-consuming processes involved in every land use decision, including clarification of the entitlement, environmental impact and permitting procedures
Job Market & Career Outlook
There are many different types of companies in real estate. The key is to match your skill set with the opportunity — some people will thrive at a brokerage while others are better suited working as analysts for a larger real estate firm.
The USD Real Estate series is intended to supplement your real-life experience in the field with additional technical training in subjects such as financing, development, asset management, income analysis and more. With a deeper knowledge of varying aspects of real estate, you can apply these new skills to succeed in any real estate career field.
Experienced Instructors
Stath Karras: Stath Karras is the Executive Director of the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate (BMC) at the University of San Diego School of Business. Karras has decades of experience in many real estate industry roles, including serving as Executive Managing Director at Cushman & Wakefield, where he was involved in executive management, business development, receiverships and operations throughout the Southern California region. Karras was also president and chief executive officer at Burnham Real Estate Services. Outside of work, he served as chairman for the San Diego Regional EDC, chairman of CONNECT and co-chair of LEAD San Diego, and currently serves on the board of HG Fenton and as an advisor to multiple companies.
Scott Peterson: Scott Peterson is the Executive Vice President of CBRE Capital Markets, where he has successfully originated, underwritten and closed commercial mortgage debt and equity for all property types across the country. His areas of expertise include payment debt financing, joint venture equity, bridge loans, mezzanine debt and structured financing. Outside of work, Peterson is involved with NAIOP, Mortgage Bankers Association, Century Club of San Diego and other professional organizations in California and the U.S.
Justin Glasser: Justin Glasser is an Executive Managing Director and National Lead for Business Growth and Transformation within Valuation & Advisory (V&A) at Cushman & Wakefield. His areas of expertise include supporting all initiatives driving revenue growth, strategic planning and operational efficiencies for V&A in the Americas. His prior roles include Co-Practice Lead for Financial & Tax Reporting and National Business Development Lead. He has over 15 years of valuation experience and over 18 years of direct real estate experience.
Accreditation
The University of San Diego's Division of Professional and Continuing Education is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
FAQs
Do courses need to be taken in sequence?
No, courses can be taken in any sequence.
How long are courses and where do they meet?
Courses are typically four weeks long and students meet once a week via Zoom.
Are textbooks are required?
No, textbooks will not be required. All course materials will be shared via Canvas.
Who can I contact to enroll?
You can simply add the course to cart and handle the entire enrollment process online. If you have any additional questions, please contact our Enrollment and Student Services at (619) 432-3790.