W. P. Carey School of Business Tempe Campus

Education and training

The W. P. Carey Center for Real Estate and Finance supports innovation and excellence in real estate education at the W. P. Carey School of Business. Both degree and non-degree programming equips students and aspiring real estate professionals with foundational knowledge that empowers the pursuit of a variety of career paths within real estate, delivering opportunity for students and establishing a valuable talent pool for the industry.

Laura Lindsey

The W. P. Carey Foundation's partnership allows us to offer a rigorous, finance-infused program of study that better connects the dots between real estate decision-making, capital markets, and value creation for our students while strengthening ties to the real estate community.

Laura Lindsey Department of Finance Chair and the Cutler Family Endowed Professor
The educational programs supported by the Center emphasize practical application and immersive learning. Through engagement with real-world practice, students gain valuable experience in a variety of real estate pathways. Whether creating financial models that drive growth or designing developments for resilient communities, W. P. Carey graduates possess the knowledge, experience, and industry relationships to understand and shape real estate markets. 

Degree and educational programs

The center supports programs that redefine real estate education. Students receive industry-ready real estate knowledge and direct experience through an applied curriculum.

Applied learning experiences

We provide students, academics, and real estate professionals experiential learning opportunities and foster the ability to expand professional networks. These experiences help build lasting relationships, technical and professional skills, and career paths tailored to specific interests.