Graduate Certificate in Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. The Graduate Certificate in Affordable Housing at The George Washington University School of Business gives you the skills, knowledge, and network to make a real impact.
Designed for professionals across real estate, finance, policy, and nonprofit sectors, this program provides cutting-edge insights into housing development, finance, and policy—all from a business perspective. Whether you're looking to advance your career, pivot into affordable housing, or influence housing policy, this certificate will give you the expertise to lead.
Students must complete all of the required and elective credits from the course options below and are expected to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above. Courses completed as a non-degree student are not eligible for application towards the certificate requirements.
Certificate Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 12 credits, including 6 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required | ||
FINA 6062 | Affordable Housing Policy & Practice | |
FINA 6242 | Real Estate Valuation and Investment | |
Electives | ||
6 credits (two courses) selected from the folowing: | ||
ACCY 6601 | Business Law: Contracts, Torts, and Property | |
FINA 6240 | Real Estate Development | |
PPPA 6062 | Community Development Policy and Management | |
SOC 6242 | Housing and Homelessness |