Online Real Estate Finance Graduate Certificate
Advance Your Career in Real Estate Finance
At a Glance
The Real Estate Finance Certificate online equips professionals in business and real estate with practical, career-ready skills across the full spectrum of real estate, from brokerage and development to investment and lending.
Offered through the AACSB-accredited OU Price College of Business, the Real Estate Finance certificate is designed for driven professionals ready to deepen their industry expertise, sharpen their financial acumen, and accelerate their careers in real estate.
To learn more about this certificate, contact the Price Graduate Programs office at Price.Graduate.Programs@ou.edu.
100% Online
Time to Complete:
9+ months
Credit Hours:
12
Time Commitment:
10 to 20 Hours Weekly
start dates
Fall, Spring
cost
The online Real Estate Finance Graduate Certificate helps you build an analytical foundation and master practical skills you can apply immediately.
Tuition and fees for the online Real Estate Finance Certificate are $12,180 ($1,015 per credit hour). Books and materials are not included. There is no application fee or deposit for this certificate.
About the Online Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Finance
Real estate is one of the world’s largest asset classes, and the professionals who succeed in the field combine market intuition with rigorous financial analysis and deal-making acumen.
The University of Oklahoma’s online Real Estate Finance Graduate Certificate equips you with the financial expertise and industry credibility to unlock new opportunities across brokerage, development, investment, and lending.
Delivered through OU’s AACSB-accredited Price College of Business, this industry-focused curriculum builds the analytical foundation and practical skills to evaluate deals, structure financing, and lead across the full spectrum of real estate finance, from financial modeling to mortgage-backed securities.
This flexible, 100% online certificate with interactive synchronous evening sessions prepares you to accelerate your career, whether you’re pursuing property management, breaking into real estate investment, or building the financial foundation to lead in a related field.
In addition, the 12 credit hours you earn through the Real Estate Finance Graduate Certificate are fully transferable (subject to limits) as electives into OU’s online MS in Finance, online MBA, or other graduate degree program within business or across OU, allowing you to build momentum now and potentially shorten the time required to complete your master’s degree if you choose to continue.
To learn more about this certificate, contact the Price Graduate Programs office at Price.Graduate.Programs@ou.edu.
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Course Details
The Real Estate Finance Graduate Certificate features a focused curriculum that explores a wide range of topics including real estate finance, investments, financial management, and financial intermediation.
Whether you're breaking into real estate or advancing within it, this curriculum provides the strategic insight and practical tools needed to navigate complex transactions, lead with confidence, and thrive across the dynamic real estate finance industry.
Core Courses
- Real Estate Finance and Investments (2)
- Financial Accounting (2)
- Financial Management (2)
- Real Estate Modeling & Analysis (2)
- Mortgage-Backed Securities (2)
- Financial Intermediation and Banking (2)
Expand each course below to view more about the topics covered and how they prepare you for leadership in real estate finance.
Course Structure
You’ll earn 12 credit hours across six courses. Each semester is divided into two modules, and you’ll take two courses in each module (4 courses per semester). Spring and Fall courses run for 8 weeks. Summer semester courses run for 7 weeks. Synchronous and asynchronous courses allow for engaging discussions while you gain the knowledge needed to compete in a growing industry.
CORE COURSES (12 HOURS)
Real Estate Finance and Investments
Credit Hours: 2
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of real estate and real estate finance. The class reviews the time value of money and explores in more depth quantitative computational principles, underwriting analysis, and the ultimate source of funds for real estate finance. Focus is on the legal, economic, quantitative, and strategic elements of the real estate finance and investing process.
Financial Accounting
Credit Hours: 2
Students will learn to construct and analyze financial statements of for-profit corporate enterprises. The basic accounting model, including financial statement recording and preparation, will be covered. A major emphasis will be placed on using financial statements for decision-making by investors, creditors, and other users. Basic ratio analysis and valuation concepts will be introduced.
Financial Management
Credit Hours: 2
The goal of this course is to provide a working knowledge of fundamental concepts in financial management and the ability to apply these concepts to real-world problems. The student should learn the following subjects: time value of money, interest rates, risk and return, stock and bond valuation, cash flow analysis, and capital budgeting.
Real Estate Modeling & Analysis
Credit Hours: 2
The goal of this course is to build upon prior real estate finance coursework and provide students with the ability to analyze, model and evaluate investment opportunities in commercial real estate. Topics include: commercial real estate market analysis, lease terms, cash flow modeling and investment evaluation with extensive application of CoStar, ARGUS Enterprise, and Excel.
Mortgage-Backed Securities
Credit Hours: 2
This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to learn how the mortgage market operates, how structured products are packed, valued, and traded, and how the concepts of default and prepayment impact specific structures and individual packages.
Financial Intermediation and Banking
Credit Hours: 2
This course will focus on the core economic reasoning behind commercial and investment banking and the modern management and valuation of financial intermediaries. Specific topics will include loan evaluation techniques, asset and liability management, risk management and Value-at-Risk, and managing within the confines of regulation. Exposure to modern econometric calculation systems such as Eviews, Stata, MATLAB, or similar.
Why Choose OU Online for Real Estate Finance
OU Online delivers high-quality, affordable undergraduate and graduate programs designed for working professionals. With flexible, fully online formats and instruction from a top-tier public university, you’ll gain the skills and credentials to advance your career without putting it on hold.
Explore what it takes to thrive in the world of real estate finance, where deal structuring, investment analysis, and market strategy are essential skills for professionals ready to lead in one of the world’s most dynamic and enduring asset classes.
Faculty Expertise
Learn from Price College faculty and seasoned real estate professionals who combine academic rigor with real-world experience and cutting-edge insight into financial modeling, investment strategy, and high-level leadership across real estate finance.
Robust Student Support
OU Online offers robust student support services, including academic support, online tutoring, mental health counseling, and an online career development center. The program accommodates the needs of working professionals, allowing you to expand your skills while maintaining full-time employment.
Global Alumni Network
With more than 250,000 alumni across the world, becoming a Sooner means you’ll have access to a strong network of real estate finance professionals to accelerate your career. As a Sooner, you’ll be part of a powerful network of leaders working in organizations across the world, helping you expand your career in real estate finance.
Flexible Format
The online Real Estate Finance Graduate Certificate offers a flexible format built for working professionals across the globe. Earn your certificate in as few as 9 months while maintaining full-time employment and managing personal commitments. Study from anywhere and gain specialized expertise in real estate finance that sets you apart in a competitive industry.
Tailored Experience
Move through the program with a small, focused cohort of professionals who share your passion for real estate finance. Engage in dynamic online discussions with faculty and peers while building a powerful network within the industry. Learn to lead, collaborate, and thrive in this complex and evolving sector.
Cost and Financial Aid
Earning your Real Estate Finance Graduate Certificate is an investment in your future—and OU Online is committed to making that investment as accessible and transparent as possible.
Tuition and fees for the program are $12,180 ($1,015 per credit hour). Books and materials are not included. There is no application fee for this degree.
*Please be aware that tuition and fees may change, as determined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
