William Newman Department of Real Estate
The William Newman Department of Real Estate seeks to recruit talented and motivated students who are interested in understanding the economic and behavioral aspects of real estate markets. Our missions are to create cutting-edge real estate related knowledge and to produce future leaders in the real estate and related fields. To achieve these goals, the Department recruits faculty members with an established record of (or with a great potential to produce) top-notch research and the ability to interact effectively with industry leaders.
Our undergraduate and graduate programs prepare students to enter one of the most exciting and fast growing career fields in the U.S. Students acquire competent skills to succeed in real estate as well as related industries in the business world. Given real estate’s pervasive impact on public and business sectors, the study of real estate helps students understand important concepts and issues for making crucial business decisions and creating effective public policies.
The William Newman Department of Real Estate at the Zicklin School of Business is a center of excellence in producing and disseminating cutting edge real estate knowledge.
This department is renowned for its dynamic courses and insight into current trends. The curriculum covers all aspects of real estate and prepares students to excel in the real estate industry.
The program also includes many scholarship opportunities for students. The Advisory Board Speaker Series, Mentoring Programs, the Real Estate Club, career panels and other career-related events offer unparalleled opportunities for students to be in close contact and to network with industry leaders.
Career Outcomes
Companies that employ Zicklin real estate graduates
Brooklyn Navy Yard, Bowery Valuation, Nuveen, CBRE Group, Cushman and Wakefield, JP Morgan Chase, Newmark Knight Frank, The Related Companies, Kimco Realty, Rudin Management, TD Bank, Rose Development Corp., BlackRock, Vornado Realty Trust, Time Equities, Inc., Deloitte, Brixmor Property Group
Undergraduate
BBA in Real Estate offers a strong entry point for undergraduate students who want careers in real estate.
Graduate
PhD
Introduction to the PhD Program in Business with a Real Estate Track
Online Certificate Programs
Certificate in Real Estate Finance from the Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute!
Scholarships
Find information on our excellent career and scholarship resources for both undergraduate and graduate students.
The Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute
With our varied programs and extensive network, we are a lively community of professionals
William Newman (1926-2019) graduated in 1947 from Baruch College with a BBA and received an honorary doctorate from the college in 1997. Mr. Newman’s support for Baruch was extensive and included funding the Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute, providing key support for the reconstruction of the College’s library, and, in 2005, presenting Baruch with a record-breaking gift of $25 million. A real estate legend, Mr. Newman was the founder and former chairman of New Plan Excel Realty Trust, Inc., which was acquired by Centro Properties Group for $6.2 billion.For additional information about degree programs in Real Estate, please contact:
Margo Weaker
Director, External Relations and Student Services
(646) 660-6937
margo.weaker@baruch.cuny.edu
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