The School of Business

Real Estate Property Management

• Recession-proof skills in a high growth field. Jobs in property management remain steady, even during a recession, and are projected to grow by 33,000 in the U.S. by the year 2026 (source: CEL & Associates). The National Apartment Association projects that by 2030 Oregon will add 57,000 and Washington will add 137,000 new apartment homes, all of which need to be managed by educated professionals. 
• Rapid career advancement. National Apartment Association data suggests that within two years, graduates will quickly gain the experience needed to manage their own apartment community, a multi-million dollar budget, and a team of managers, consultants, and maintenance professionals.
• Valuable industry connections. PSU's Center for Real Estate opens doors for networking and hands-on learning opportunities in and outside the classroom. The Center has cultivated deep connections with local industry professionals, giving you a leg up in your post-graduation job search. Building Owners and Managers Organization (BOMA), National Apartment Association, Multifamily NW, and Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) have all partnered with PSU to launch the CREPM.
• Internship and work opportunities. Students are strongly encouraged to gain real-world experience while they are a student through the PSU CO-OP program or a paid internship in property management.
• A deep support system. PSU’s Center for Real Estate offers scholarships specifically for CREPM students and access to PSU’s student real estate club, Real Estate Emerging Leaders (REEL).

Real Estate Property Management Certificate Highlights

• Solid career growth and salary projections in an industry that is always in demand.
• A rigorous curriculum that complements your undergraduate business program and creates a thorough understanding of the systems that comprise commercial properties: accounting, managing people, legal, fair housing, facilities, and introductory understanding of necessary software and smart building technologies.
• Experiential learning through property tours and industry guest speakers.
• Experience assessing a property and developing a thorough management plan with an eye on sustainability.
• A fast track toward industry designations, including Certified Property Management (CPM) and Residential Property Manager (RPM).
• Hands-on learning from a school that spent four consecutive years on U.S. News & World Report’s “Most Innovative Universities” list.