University Alliance

University Fast Track Program

A CCIM designee is a...

• Recognized expert in the commercial and investment real estate industry

• Member of a global commercial real estate network of 16,000 with members across North America and more than 30 countries

CCIM University Alliance Program

• Designed to help students and graduates achieve their real estate career goals

• CCIM is the designation to pursue for professional education, networking opportunities, and industry‐leading technology in the commercial and investment real estate field

Benefits for University

• Graduates of University Alliance universities can expedite their road to the CCIM designation by several years and save thousands of dollars through the University Fast Track program

• Graduate and undergraduate students can join CCIM for $50 per calendar year

• Access to the industry‐leading CCIM designation course content and real‐world case studies

• Access to Site To Do Business, which provides invaluable market, demographic and trend research

• Customized spreadsheets for detailed financial and market feasibility analysis

• State‐of‐the‐art education on current trends through the Ward Center for Real Estate Studies

• Networking opportunities through local CCIM Chapters

• Annual Scholarships granted through CCIM's Education Foundation

BEGIN YOUR PATH TO DISTINCTION IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Make it your goal to earn a CCIM designation!

Other Benefits for Students

• Discounts to UT MBA students for CCIM designation courses

• Great exposure and interaction with CCIM designees and chapter members

• Work with students to arrange for a "Follow a CCIM For A Day" mentor program

• Internship opportunities

Benefits of a CCIM Designee

• Knowledgeable in theory and application

• Equipped with industry‐leading technology

• Connected to a global membership network

• Ethical and committed to upholding the prestige of the CCIM designation

• Equipped with the latest news and information

• Dedicated to serving clients

How to earn the CCIM designee on the Fast Track Schedule

• A student would need to join the CCIM Institute as a University Fast Track candidate.

• The designation curriculum for approved students includes:

  • CI 103 course "User Decision Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate"

  • Online ethics course & negotiations training

  • Submit a Portfolio of Qualifying Experience demonstrating the depth of the student's commercial real estate experience

  • Final step is to pass a Comprehensive Exam, which tests a student's knowledge of the CCIM skill sets

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Contact Information: 
Marc A. Rankin, CCIM
InvestCap Partners LLC | Principal
University Alliance Chair
marc@investcapllc.com