Preparing the Future Leaders of Real Estate
From the heart of the real estate industry, the NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate provides global insights, cutting-edge curricula, experiential learning, continuing education credit, and networking.
[1] as of January 2024
[2] 2023-2033 job growth for undergrad and grad roles per Lightcast
Message from the Associate Dean
Welcome to the NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate, a global leader in real estate, finance, industry engagement, and applied research. Whether you’re seeking a degree program or continuing education requirements in real estate finance, construction, or development, Schack helps students succeed in this dynamic field.
I encourage you to take full advantage of our industry events, contacts with our Advisory Board, career networking opportunities, experiential learning, coursework, and expert faculty. I wish you the best in all your professional endeavors and look forward to you joining us to pursue your education and advance your career journey.
Marc Norman, Associate Dean
Schack Institute of Real Estate
Capstone
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Beyond the Classroom
Our Network in Action
Stephanie Wright
Clinical Assistant Professor, Schack Institute of Real Estate
Centers of Learning
The Center for the Sustainable Built Environment
The Center for the Sustainable Built Environment aims to fill the growing demand for sustainable development by advancing the study and practice of sustainability across all disciplines of professional real estate. Whether it’s helping eligible developers think creatively about sustainability or analyzing the impacts of real estate supply chains, the Center helps students create a greater outcome for their own futures.
The CREFC Center for Real Estate Finance
The CREFC Center for Real Estate Finance helps support students through scholarships and programming throughout the academic year. The Center fosters discussions and learning around many of the issues that directly impact the real estate finance sector—helping to drive real progress on issues like female and minority representation in the industry.
The Urban Lab
Is there a real estate school better positioned to understand the unique challenges facing urban areas than the one nestled in the heart of NYC? The Urban Lab brings together students, faculty, and industry leaders to address the biggest real estate issues facing our cities today. It focuses on hard-working research and aims to produce effective policies and best practices in urban real estate development and management.
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The REIT Center
Explore our custom programs that serve organizations and decision-makers across the global sports industry.
Learn moreWhere the Real Estate Industry Gathers
The Institute hosts some of the most prominent real estate conferences, including the Conference on Capital Markets in Real Estate, the REIT Symposium, and the National Symposium of Women in Real Estate.
NYU SPS Annual Conference on Capital Markets in Real Estate
NYU SPS Annual Conference on Capital Markets in Real Estate
Since its inception, the NYU SPS Annual Conference on Capital Markets in Real Estate has been—and continues to be—the foremost thought leadership forum. These conversations help dissect and navigate the latest industry shifts and trends and equip leaders and professionals, as well as students, with the insights they need to thrive in the sector.
Proceeds from the event help fund student scholarships at the Schack Institute of Real Estate and further support the program’s mission of educating and preparing future leaders and innovators in careers in real estate.
REIT Symposium
REIT Symposium
The REIT Symposium is the sector’s premier industry event where top executives share their perspectives and insights on how the latest trends and market conditions transform REITs each year. Attendees have opportunities to network with leading academics, current industry professionals, and the next generation of industry leaders and innovators–NYU SPS Schack students.
National Symposium of Women in Real Estate
National Symposium of Women in Real Estate
The annual National Symposium of Women in Real Estate supports women as they thrive in commercial real estate and brings together an influential group of women real estate executives and professionals to share their perspectives and insights on the state of real estate, industry trends, and career opportunities. Additionally, it serves as a pivotal mentorship platform where the next generation of women real estate industry leaders can connect, learn, and grow, ensuring a bright future for the industry.
