LOS ANGELES — The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has partnered with Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management to offer a six-month executive certificate in commercial real estate. The program will kick off in March.
Classes aim to accelerate higher-level career opportunities for mid- to senior-level professionals who are pursuing career advancement, continuing education credits and professional designations. The training also aims to improve marketability and open career doors through networking opportunities.
The curriculum will incorporate materials and programming from MBA’s education commercial/multifamily courses, making this the first industry program to combine graduate school certificate education with industry-recognized training curriculum.
Participants will learn critical analysis and evaluation skills for transacting acquisition, financing, asset management and development deals. They will also learn the intricacies of private equity real estate, private debt/finance, publicly traded real estate (REITs), securitized debt and real estate development.
The program was created by combining MBA-established training with the expertise of Pepperdine faculty in the commercial real estate equity and REIT fund investment arenas.
Sessions will be held two days per month, on Friday and Saturday. Classes are available online, and at each of the five Pepperdine locations.