Real Estate Development
Overview of the Role
Real Estate is a complex industry which includes everything related to property including its development, buying or leasing, managing various types of property and all the support functions such as financing. The field is morphing as the market further defines its scope and feasibility. This makes opportunities available but not always easy to obtain. Those desiring to work in this field succeed by showing tenacity and go beyond to find competitive advantages that separate them from the crowd. They understand the need develop relationships through networking, which Goizueta helps facilitate through our acclaimed Real Estate Program and curriculum. Our location in Atlanta is critical, as it is one of the largest real estate markets in the country and home to regional offices of various real estate entities that operate throughout the U.S. and beyond.
Careers in Real Estate require you to stay on top of industry trends and shifts in the market related to pricing, zoning, regulations and more. Positions in development – commercial and residential – are highly sought after by MBAs.
What Recruiters Want
Recruiters for jobs in Real Estate look for an array of skills, including:
- Passion to work in the Real Estate Industry
- Proficient to work in financial analysis and valuation
- Entrepreneurial approach
- Strong relationship skills – networking and showing an entrepreneurial spirit
Electives
Students at Goizueta choose from a variety of elective and event opportunities in the area of Private Equity and Alternative Investments, including:
- Commercial Real Estate Transactions
- Real Estate Management and Finance
- Real Estate Market Analysis
- The Real Estate Commodity and Market Analysis
- Real Estate Equity Investment
- Real Estate Concepts & Practices
- Real Estate Development
- Advanced Real Estate Investment Analysis
Company Hires
Jennifer Alford-Hall 10MBA
Associate, Jones Lang LaSalle - Atlanta
Pre-MBA Job: Managing Partner, Build Forward Construction - Atlanta
Undergraduate Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology
“I truly found the support of the CMC encouraging and its devotion to Goizueta students quite refreshing.”
Spence Searcy 04MBA
Vice President, Commerical REO and Workouts, United Community Bank
Undergraduate Institution: Auburn University
The most important aspect of my time at Goizueta, beyond the skill sets and tools acquired for real estate and finance, has been the relationships forged both during and since my time there.
