MIT School of Architecture and Planning

Real Estate Development: Planning and Process

Delve into the intricate public regulatory processes that form the foundation of and govern private real estate development.

Start date

26 March 2025

Price

$2,900 USD

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Course duration

6 weeks

Excluding orientation

Language

English

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Effort

7–10 hours per week

Self-paced learning online

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Course overview

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"Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are not new, but they are becoming increasingly pivotal to accomplishing what both sides struggle to do alone: rolling out the high-quality development, redevelopment, and creation of public facilities, infrastructure and as we look to the future the development of digital infrastructure." – Sergio Fernandez de Cordova

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Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)

The real estate industry is growing increasingly complex, and professionals in both public and private sectors need a deep understanding of the real estate development process. By gaining a nuanced perspective of public-private stakeholder interaction, they can navigate the process more effectively and create value for everyone involved.

Explore the private-public stakeholder dynamic and gain insight into the real estate development process with the Real Estate Development: Planning and Process online short course from MIT School of Architecture and Planning (MIT SA+P). This course uses real-world case studies to delve into the intricacies of city planning, the urban development process, and how stakeholders interact, compete, and negotiate.

Over the course of six weeks, you'll also discover how innovative public-private partnerships can open up new and diverse opportunities in real estate development and contribute to city transformation. Led by Professor Kairos Shen, who has extensive academic and professional experience, you'll develop the skills and knowledge to approach the public sector and apply the course concepts to your local context.

Is this course for you?

The program is tailored for individuals working in the public or private real estate sectors. Public sector participants will learn to implement creative and innovative solutions within the conventional zoning system. Private real estate developers will gain expertise in presenting groundbreaking proposals to regulators to benefit local communities. Professionals in the investment industry who recognize the importance of public-private partnerships in real estate will enhance their comprehension of the impact of this collaboration on industry trends and developments.

Course overview

Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)

What will set you apart

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:

An understanding of the relationship dynamics between the public and private sectors in real estate development and planning.

Knowledge of how the public sector uses zoning regulations to shape cities and manage private real estate development and land use.

An overview of the advantages and disadvantages of public-private partnerships in real estate development.

The skills to participate in the real estate development process and apply what you’ve learned to your local context.

Unlimited access to edX's Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Course curriculum

Elevate your professional real estate development skills as you work through the weekly modules of this online short course.

Orientation module

Welcome to your Online Campus

Module 1

Visions of the city — public planning and private development

Module 2

Zoning fundamentals and the development process

Module 3

Discretionary zoning and development review process

Module 4

Public benefits and real estate value capture

Module 5

The role of the state in making cities

Module 6

Public-private partnerships — entrepreneurship and innovation

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Faculty Director

The design of this online short course is guided by MIT SA+P faculty, as well as industry experts, who will share their experience and in-depth knowledge with you throughout the program.

Kairos Shen

Executive Director and Associate Professor, MIT Center for Real Estate

About the certificate

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the real estate development process and earn an official MIT SA+P certificate.

Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.

Your certificate will be issued in your legal name and sent to you digitally upon successful completion of the program, as per the stipulated requirements.

MIT SA+P Real Estate Development: Planning and Process online program certificate

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