Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development at University of Maryland, College Park

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (2) CV/Resume Writing Sample Description of Research/Work Experience (optional) Skills Assessment: This assessment is not used in determining your admission to the program. Self assessments are used for placing students into the proper sequence of courses once admitted. (This is a section in the online application.) *Visa Eligibility: This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland. Acceptance to the Certificate program is competitive. Applicants are required to have a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited University. Applicants who demonstrate a strong interest and aptitude with a GPA below 3.0 may be considered on a case by case basis if they show a strong aptitude and/or experience in the field. Such applicants are admitted provisionally based on meeting grade expectations in the program and likely will be required to take additional courses. No transfer credits from graduate work in other programs at the University of Maryland, or other academic institutions, are accepted towards the Certificate. Incoming students are required to attend a two day Bootcamp (Orientation and Assessment Program) on the Saturday and Sunday before the beginning of the term in which they take their first course. Based upon Assessments of Professional Skills, additional coaching sessions on Saturdays or late afternoons (5:00 - 7:00pm) may be required for those who do not meet minimum skills in Excel, Business Writing and Oral Presentation. Fees may be charged for such courses, although currently the Colvin Institute covers the cost. Attendance at the Assessment sessions and any follow-up coaching is required to be awarded the Certificate, although the grading is on a pass/fail basis. For more admissions information or to apply to the program, please visit our Graduate School website .