Affordable Housing Property Management, Certificate of Achievement
This industry-based certificate is designed for students pursuing entry-level roles
in affordable housing property management. Students will explore property operations
from both a management and social service lens. The certificate consists of courses
in the fundamentals of property management, compliance reporting for subsidized housing
programs and strategies for engaging and supporting special tenant populations. Students
who successfully complete this program will develop an understanding in leasing, rent
collection, fair housing laws, budgeting, financial reporting, and record keeping.
Students will develop the ability to apply core property management principles within
the context of income-restricted housing, including compliance with funding regulations
and reporting requirements. Additionally, students will be introduced to trauma-informed
management practices, with a focus on tenant engagement tailored to properties serving
special populations.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will execute core property management principles
within the context of income-restricted housing, including compliance with funding
regulations and reporting requirements. Apply leasing practices, rent collection,
fair housing laws, budgeting, financial reporting, and record keeping. Utilize trauma-informed
management practices, with a focus on tenant engagement tailored to properties serving
special populations.
Area of Emphasis: (9 units)
Required Courses: (6 units)
REALES 10,Property Management(3)
REALES 11,Affordable Housing Property Management(3)
Social Elective: select 1 course from the following: (3 units)
NPMGMT 3,Implementing Effective Practices in the Homeless Response System(3)
SOCIOL 1,Introduction to Sociology(3)
Property Management, Certificate of Achievement
This industry-based certificate is designed for students pursuing entry-level roles
in property management. Students will develop practical knowledge in managing residential
& commercial properties. The certificate consists of courses covering the fundamentals
of property management; leasing, rent collection, fair housing, compliance, tenant
relations, budgeting, record keeping, and office administration. Students who successfully
complete this program will be able to apply core property management principles in
real-world settings, analyze and generate financial statements, and utilize industry-standard
software. Students will gain working knowledge of California’s regulatory framework
as it relates to landlord-tenant relations, advertising standards, and fair housing
compliance. Additionally, students will explore the best practices in marketing, maintenance
coordination, risk mitigation, and tenant relations.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will apply core property management principles
in real-world settings, analyze and generate financial statements, and utilize industry-standard
software. Identify and comply with California’s regulatory framework as it relates
to landlord-tenant relations, advertising standards, and fair housing compliance.
Create and implement best practices in marketing, maintenance coordination, risk mitigation,
and tenant relations.
Area of Emphasis: (9 units)
Required Courses: (9 units)
ACCTG 21,Business Bookkeeping(3)
REALES 3,Real Estate Practice(3)
REALES 10,Property Management(3)
Real Estate, Certificate of Achievement
This program is designed for students who are interested in obtaining a license to
practice as a real estate agent in California and/or in pursuing an entry level position
in the real estate industry. Course offerings include Real Estate Principles, Real
Estate Practice, Real Estate Finance, and Business-Law. For additional career posibilities,
visit the Career Services Center on the main campus to utilize computerized career
information systems and other valuable career resources.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate a clear understanding of
the dynamics of the real estate system. Apply key concepts to this setting and appreciate
the variables that impact the state of the real estate industry. Explain the procedures
that govern the progression of a property transaction. Understand the roles of various
professionals who participate in a real estate transaction. Demonstrate an understanding
of the strategies for effective transactional practice. Be able to sit for the California
Department of Real Estate's exam for licensure to practice as a real estate agent.
Area of Emphasis: (9 units)
Required Courses: (6 units)
REALES 1,Real Estate Principles(3)
REALES 3,Real Estate Practice(3)
Select 1 course from the following: (3 units)
BUS 5,Business Law and the Legal Environment(3)
REALES 4,Real Estate Finance(3)
REALES 10,Property Management(3)
REALES 11,Affordable Housing Property Management(3)
