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Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management

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The only school of its kind in the nation.

Give NowThe Franklin L. Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management at the Daniels College of Business provides a one-of-a-kind education. Only here you can earn an undergraduate, graduate or executive master's degree that combines real estate with construction management from an accredited business college. And it doesn't stop there; we also integrate finance, marketing, accounting and management into your degree, giving you a competitive edge.
 
The fast-paced field of real estate and construction management is without a doubt one of the most competitive in the business world. Leadership skills, management training and business acumen are in demand, yet most real estate professionals do not have a degree specific to their industry. No wonder our graduates are such a hot commodity.

Points of pride for the Franklin L. Burns School at Daniels:

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  • Hands-on experience: Real estate and construction management (RECM) students gain firsthand experience as an entrepreneurial developer. Students with residential interests collaborate with other students to manage all aspects of building and selling a home from start to finish. Those with a commercial focus team up with commercial developers in metro Denver to gain firsthand experience in urban development.
  • Well-connected faculty: Faculty members at the Burns School are industry experts and dedicated faculty with connections to virtually every major development, brokerage, financing and construction organization in the region and beyond.
  • Sustainable Curriculum: From building materials to alternative energy systems to the ways buildings are designed and built -- our courses will offer content imbued with different dimensions of sustainability. Burns also offers a stand-alone courses prepare for the LEED Certification and to fulfill continuing education requirements.
  • Unparalleled industry access: The Burns School sponsors numerous industry-related events and networking opportunities each year and produces a student resume book that's posted online.You'll graduate with a strong professional and alumni network. RECM alumni work in almost every major city in the Americas, Asia and Europe as well as Australia, New Zealand, India and the Middle East. You can utilize this extensive network when you need to make a deal, gain a local perspective or explore professional opportunities.
  • 10,000 strong alumni network: RECM alumni work in almost every major city in the Americas, Asia and Europe as well as Australia, New Zealand, India and the Middle East. You can utilize this extensive network when you need to make a deal, gain a local perspective or explore professional opportunities
  • Distance Learning: The Burns School offers graduate students the flexibility to take courses both on-campus and online to better align the RECM programs with student?s professional and personal needs. These new online courses have a live web-based format as well as discussion boards and chat rooms. Our blended formats further encourage engagement between professors and peers. Learn more.