The Institute, under the auspices of the Baruch College Division of Continuing and Professional Studies (CAPS), offers a wide range of courses in real estate. Our course offerings include: required New York State Licensing Courses, New York State-approved Continuing Education Courses, Certificate Programs, and Individual Courses in Real Estate. All of the courses listed below can be taken individually to satisfy continuing education credits or New York State Licensing requirements.

The Certificate in Real Estate

The Certificate in Real Estate requires successful completion of nine required courses and seven elective courses for a total special package cost of $5,150 plus an application fee of $50. Through electives, students can concentrate in finance and investment, management and leasing, appraisal or real estate development as well as complete educational requirements for the New York State salesperson's or broker's license.

All the required courses listed below are offered every semester; Fall Semester (September-December) Winter/Spring Semester (January-May) and Summer Semester (June-August). The Associate Director of the Certificate Programs schedules a varied selection of elective courses throughout the academic year.

The Certificate in Sustainability Program (NCSP course codes), Certificate in Construction Management Program (NCCP course codes), and Certificate in Facilities Management Program (NCFP course codes) and their shared courses (NCGP course codes) require completion of coursework drawn from courses taught in the Certificate in Real Estate Program (NCP course codes; NCPEL course codes; and NCCP 1000, 2000, and 5000 course codes). Credit will be given toward a Certificate in Sustainability, Construction Management, or Facilities Management for applicable Certificate in Real Estate Program coursework.

REQUIRED COURSES
NCP1000	An Overview of the Real Estate Profession
NCP2000	Introduction to Real Estate Economics
NCP3000	Appraisal Concepts
NCP4000	Real Estate Finance I
NCP5000	Real Estate Finance II
NCP6000	New York Salespersons' License Pre-qualifying
NCP7000	Real Estate Law
NCP8000	Market Analysis
NCP9000	Sustainable Real Estate Development
ELECTIVE COURSES Select seven courses from the following:
NCCP1000	Introduction to Construction Management
NCCP2000	Construction Methods and Technology
NCCP5000	Cost Estimating and Control for Construction
NCP14/20	Developing New York's Brownfields for Communities
NCPEL01	Real Estate Brokers Course
NCPEL05	Argus Real Estate Financial Analysis Software
NCPEL07	Selling Residential Co-Ops & Condos
NCPEL08	Originating & Underwriting Residential Loans
NCPEL09	Real Estate Investment Trusts
NCPEL10	Negotiating Commercial Leases
NCPEL11	Basic Real Estate Investment
NCPEL14	Affordable Housing and Non-Profit Community Development
NCPEL15	Real Estate Title Closing
NCPEL15A	Notary Public Training
NCPEL16	Introduction to Sustainability & High Performance
NCPEL17	Zoning and Land Use in New York City
NCPEL19	Senior Housing
NCPEL24	Introduction to Design and Construction In New York City
NCPEL27	Dealing With Distressed Properties
NCPEL28	The Real Estate Transaction
NCPEL29	Sustainable Property Management
NCPEL30	The Landlord/Tenant Relationship
NCPEL32	Real Estate Taxation
NCPEL34	Sustainability for Existing Buildings
NCPEL45	Real Estate Workouts
NCPEL46	New York Home Inspection Licensing
NCPEL47	Co-Ops & Condos, Legal & Administrative Issues
NCPEL48	Cooperative & Condominium Due Diligence
NCPEL55	Human Rights and Fair Housing
NCPEL59	Negotiating
NCPEL80	Real Estate Licensee's 32-Hour Remedial Course
NCPEL94	Introduction to Financial Calculators
NCPAPS1	Appraisal Standards (USPAP)
NCPR5	Basic Appraisal Principles
NCPR6	Basic Appraisal Procedures
NCPR7	Residential Market Analysis/Highest & Best Use
NCPR8	Residential Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach
NCPR9	Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approach
NCPR10	Residential Report Writing and Case Studies

Certificate: Certificate in Sustainability

Certification in Sustainability requires successful completion of five required courses and three elective courses for a total special package cost of $2296.00 plus an application fee of $50. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the sustainability and green/energy conservation field to prepare them for both the LEED exam and the marketplace. (Required coursework includes preparing for the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Green Associate exam which is the first step to eventual accreditation as a "LEED-AP" - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Accredited Professional).

REQUIRED COURSES Complete the LEED Green Associate course and then select one LEED-AP course (1, 2 or 3) in addition to the three non-LEED courses listed below. Test Preparation Overview for LEED-Green Associate & AP
NCLEED10/01	LEED Green Associate - Exam Prep Overview
NCPLEED1	LEED-NC: New Construction & Major Renovation
NCPLEED2	LEED-CI: Commercial Interiors
NCPLEED3	LEED-EBOM: Existing Buildings, Operations & Maintenance
NCSP9010	Overview of Sustainability for the Building Industry
NCSP9018	Experience-Based Learning
NCGP9040	Communications & Team Management
ELECTIVE COURSES Select three courses from the following:
NCP4000	Real Estate Finance I
NCP9000	Sustainable Real Estate Development
NCPEL29	Sustainable Property Management
NCPEL34	Sustainability for Existing Buildings
NCSP9012	Sustainable Architecture
NCSP9014	Sustainable Construction
NCSP9016	Sustainable Engineering
RELATED COURSES (optional) Study Sessions for LEED-AP Exams
NCPLEED4	LEED-NC: New Construction & Major Renovation
NCPLEED5	LEED-CI: Commercial Interiors
NCPLEED6	LEED-EBOM: Existing Buildings, Operations & Maintenance

Certificate: Certificate in Construction Management

Certification in Construction Management requires successful completion of six required courses and three elective courses for a total special package cost of $3244 plus an application fee of $50. Students will gain both onsite and in classroom instruction on managing a construction project from inception to completion. They will develop an understanding of the complex yet important aspects of the construction business; including laws, codes and design, and sustainability issues.

REQUIRED COURSES
NCCP1000	Introduction to Construction Management (prerequisite for all CM courses)
NCCP9020	Contract Administration
NCCP9022	Construction Supervision
NCCP9024	Codes, Health, and Safety for Construction
NCCP9028	Experience-Based Learning
NCGP9040	Communications & Team Management
ELECTIVE COURSES Select three courses from the following:
NCCP2000	Construction Methods & Technology
NCCP5000	Cost Estimating and Control for Construction
NCCP9026	Construction Contract Law and Ethics
NCSP9010	Overview of Sustainability for the Building Industry
NCSP9014	Sustainable Construction
RELATED COURSES (optional)
NCPEL24	Design and Construction in NY
PWR3057	Introduction to Microsoft Project

Certificate: Certificate in Facilities Management

Certification in Facilities Management requires successful completion of seven required courses and two elective courses for a total special package cost of $3088 plus an application fee of $50. Students will gain a broad knowledge of the key principles and practical aspects of operating, maintaining, and managing residential and commercial facilities. Legal and financial matters as well as sustainable and experiential based learning will be covered in this program.

REQUIRED COURSES
NCFP9030	Introduction to Facilities Management
NCFP9032	Operations & Maintenance
NCFP9034	Codes, Health, and Safety for Facilities
NCFP9036	Facility Finance
NCFP9038	Experience-Based Learning
NCGP9040	Communications & Team Management
NCPLEED3	LEED-AP Test Preparation Overview for Existing Buildings
ELECTIVE COURSES Select two courses from the following:
NCCP1000	Introduction to Construction Management
NCP5000	Real Estate Finance II
NCP7000	Real Estate Law
NCP9000	Sustainable Real Estate Development
NCPEL29	Sustainable Property Management
NCPEL34	Sustainability for Existing Buildings
RELATED COURSES (optional)
NCPLEED6	Study Sessions for LEED-AP for Existing Buildings Exam

Course Cancellation Policy
The Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute and Baruch College Division of Continuing and Professional Studies maintains the right to cancel courses, adjust curricula and class hours, close facilities, substitute instructors, change class locations or limit enrollment. In the event that a course must be cancelled, each student may transfer to another course or section with tuition adjustment, receive a credit or a full refund.