Property Management Program Set to Begin This Fall

In a short eight-week class, you can learn what it takes to oversee site operations and leasing. The Fundamentals of Residential Property Management program at KSU’s College of Continuing and Professional Education prepares students for an exciting and rewarding career in the real estate industry. The certificate-based program is set to begin on August 13.

“Students are not only learning theory, they are learning how to apply it and what it looks like in real life,” said Deborah Westphal, instructor and executive director of the Institute of Real Estate Management. “Organizations like IREM, National Apartment Association and Georgia Apartment Industry Education Foundation are promoting careers in our industry as a way to attract more qualified individuals into real estate.”

The program, which qualifies for VA Education Benefits, is taught by some of the state’s top real estate and property management professionals and is approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission. The format of the class is highly interactive. Students participate in practice situations, discussions and case study analyses.
“There’s a lot of information and very good teachers. All the instructors are top-notch,” said Verlez Turner, graduate. “I’m in real estate and I felt like I knew a lot about real estate. I felt I was really going to know this class, but it is completely different. In some aspects, yes, it is real estate, but the way the class is structured it teaches you the proper ways of doing things.”

The topics discussed throughout the class include apartment marketing and leasing, fair housing laws, risk management, customer service responsibilities, financial reporting, ethics and compliance as well as the various opportunities in the field.

“The future is looking brighter for the real estate industry, and training students to be prepared for this influx of business opportunities will be a top priority for the class,” Westphal said.

Don’t miss your opportunity to embark on a new career path. A free Open House is scheduled on July 28th from 6-8:30 p.m. at the KSU Center. This event will feature interactive information sessions exploring more than 50 professional certificate programs. Attendance to the event earns you an exclusive 10 percent discount and the opportunity to be entered into a Braves ticket drawing. Financial aid advisers will be available to discuss payment plans, VA Education Benefits, WIOA, scholarships for select programs and more. Registration is encouraged and can be completed at ccpe.kennesaw.edu or by calling 470-578-6765.