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The Center for Real Estate at Rawls College of Business supports a comprehensive commercial real estate program that bridges academics and industry to connect students and alumni for industry advancement.

Practical Instruction

The Center for Real Estate provides academic programs, applied research, and professional experiences that engage students, leverage leading technologies, address industry challenges, and build market ready skills.

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  • Inspire curiosity through engaging, experiential learning
  • Harness advanced tools and industry-recognized platforms to solve real challenges
  • Respond proactively to industry trends and challenges
  • Build the knowledge and experience valued in commercial real estate

Commercial Real Estate Undergraduate Certificate

The Commercial Real Estate undergraduate certificate, open to all business majors and select non-business majors, prepares students for careers in commercial real estate.

Students complete four 12-credit hour courses led by faculty with real-world industry experience. The program builds practical skills that employers value, preparing graduates for careers in brokerage, analysis, development, asset management, property management, appraisal, lending, and private equity.

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Application Requirements
  • A or B- in FIN 3320
  • Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher across Real Estate Center certificate courses once admitted.
Scholarships

Many scholarships are available for this certificate program.

Eligibility

  • Cumulative Texas Tech GPA of 3.25 or higher
How to Apply
  • Apply no later than the fall semester of third year (junior).
  • Acceptance into the program is subject to approval by the Area of Finance.
  • Contact your advisor to apply.

Careers

Texas Tech graduates build successful careers in commercial real estate, securing roles in brokerage, development, appraisal, property management, private equity, and more.

Employers include:

  • CBRE
  • Clarion Partners
  • Colliers
  • Fort Capital, LP
  • Granite Properties
  • Hall Structured Finance
  • Hines
  • Invesco
  • JLL
  • Knighvest
  • Madera Residential
  • McDougal Companies
  • Partners
  • Pennybacker Capital
  • PlainsCapital Bank
  • Republic Title
  • S2 Capital
  • Stream Realty
  • Strive
  • Texas Capital Bank
  • The Stellar Family of Companies
  • Weitzman Group
  • Woodbine Development Corporation

Undergraduate Program

The Center for Real Estate offers an engaging, career-focused program open to all business majors and select non-business majors. Combining academic instruction, student involvement, and industry exposure, the program reaches over 600 students annually and extends beyond the classroom through the student-led Real Estate Organization (REO), Real Estate & Banking Conference, skills training, and market visits to cities like Dallas and Houston.

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Job Placement Rate: 93.5% (May 2024)

Faculty

Faculty prepare students to succeed in commercial real estate by blending academic and professional experience.

Beyond teaching, faculty mentor students, support job placement, advise the Real Estate Organization (REO), lead case competitions and industry trips. Their guidance helps students navigate career paths, build networks, and access key industry connections.

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Case Competition

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The Center for Real Estate offers students opportunities to apply their skills in real-world scenarios. The annual Real Estate and Banking Case Competition is a standout experience, challenging students to solve actual investment problems with support from industry professionals.

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Comprehensive Industry Training

The Center for Real Estate prepares students for the technical demands of commercial real estate through targeted training in essential software and analytical skills.

Excel-based financial modeling plays a key role in this training. In hands-on workshops, students build, analyze, and present professional-grade real estate investment models, replicating the expectations of industry analysts and bridging the gap between academic learning and workplace readiness.

In addition to financial modeling, the Center provides specialized training in software such as ARGUS Enterprise, Trepp, and Costar. These sessions give students hands-on experience with the tools used in the industry, building their confidence and technical fluency before graduation.

Get Involved

The Center for Real Estate offers a wide array of opportunities for students, alumni, and industry partners to engage with the program and each other. Beyond the classroom, the Center serves as a hub for professional development, industry education, and lifelong networking.

Whether you're a current student, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, the Center invites you to get involved in shaping the future of real estate education and leadership.

Students

For students, involvement includes membership in the Real Estate Organization (REO), participation in case competitions, access to software training and industry certifications, and attendance at site visits and industry trips. These experiences prepare students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings and build relationships with professionals across the commercial real estate landscape.

Alumni & Supporters

For alumni and supporters, the Center hosts an annual Texas Tech Real Estate Conference, regional industry events, and topical forums and training sessions that foster continued learning and professional connection. Many professionals also give back by serving as mentors, guest speakers, case judges, and internship hosts, providing students with insights and opportunities that extend far beyond campus.

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Advisory Council

The Center for Real Estate is supported by a distinguished Advisory Council made up of leaders in the commercial real estate industry. It consists of two groups: the Advisory Board, featuring seasoned professionals who offer strategic guidance and industry insight, and the Recent Alumni Board, composed of early-career graduates who provide fresh perspectives and help bridge the gap between academics and industry.

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Support the Center for Real Estate

As the real estate industry evolves, so does the need for skilled, market-ready graduates. The Center for Real Estate at Texas Tech delivers top-tier academics, applied research, and career-focused experiences to prepare students for success.

You can play a vital role in this mission. Your financial support fuels scholarships, internships, professional development, and faculty research—advancing access and strengthening industry alignment.

Now is the time to invest in the next generation of real estate leaders.

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