The Student Experience
The cornerstone of the Commercial Real Estate major, established in 2003, is an applied undergraduate experience that includes classroom, on-site and in-the-office experiences that lead to internships, job placement and lifelong learning. The CRE is fortunate to have relationships with a number of local and regional businesses who want to hire Marquette real estate students.
How Students Can Get Involved
The Real Estate Club provides students a great opportunity to participate in a variety of activities in the classroom with guest lecturers as well as on-site at commercial real estate developments.
Real Estate Club participants stay informed and connected to current industry trends and have the opportunity to become student members in organizations such as the Urban Land Institute, International Council of Shopping Centers and the Institute of Real Estate Management.
Read more about the Real Estate Club
Mentoring & Shadowing Opportunities
In October 2008, the Marquette Real Estate Club participated in the second annual Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation Career Day and students had the opportunity to network with and learn from commercial real estate industry professionals. On-going participation in the Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation Mentor Program . . . Read more
Internship and Job Placement
Completing an internship within the commercial real estate industry enables students to apply classroom knowledge within the workplace, gain first-hand industry knowledge, and allow for resume building and networking in order to work towards securing post-graduation full-time employment. For questions regarding internship and job opportunities and resume writing/review, please contact Nicole Truog, Associate Director, Center for Real Estate, via e-mail or (414) 288-8041.
Students interested in receiving credit for their internship must complete the Internship Position Questionnaire (click on Download Internship Position Questionnaire Form at the bottom of the page)
Industry Organizations
Marquette University has strong relationships with a number of real estate industry organizations. Students have the opportunity to join these organizations at a discounted rate. The benefits of membership will enhance classroom, internship, and job search/placement experiences.
Read more about these organization and membership opportunities
