What is the University
The University of Shopping Centers is an advanced level educational program serving the retail real estate and shopping centers industry worldwide. Courses are designed to transfer practical knowledge and usable information that attendees can apply immediately at their workplace. Taught by a distinguished group of industry professionals and experts in their respective fields, the classes are interactive allowing for the sharing of ideas and experiences among peers.Why Attend the University of Shopping Centers?
The mission of the University of Shopping Centers is to elevate each attendee's level of knowledge of the industry by learning directly from experienced professionals. Through the University's flexible format and unique blend of courses, students gain a level of comprehension that makes them more valuable to their organization and employers.Find out which college is right for you!
Who Is It For?
Industry professionals who wish to obtain a critical insight on the most relevant topics of the industry today. Specialists who want to increase their understanding in other disciplines within the industry. Newcomers who are seeking to master the subject matter at an accelerated rate.Attend 1, 2 or 3 Days
The University of Shopping Centers is delivered over a three-day period with morning and afternoon classes. It contains eight areas of study, with flexible course selection options. Students may sign up for just one course or for multiple courses according to their specific interests and in any combination of study area. Each course is three hours in duration, with the exception of one double-session, six-hour course which counts as two courses.
Certificate Awarded
A Certificate of Participation from one of the eight colleges is awarded to attendees who complete six classes, four within the same college. NOTE: There are four classes in the College of Law for Non-Lawyers.How You Will Benefit
Courses are designed to transfer knowledge fast and give you practical, usable information you can put to work immediately. Courses speak to your work needs. Each class is taught in an interactive, non-lecture style to allow you to ask questions and share your thoughts, ideas and experiences with your peers. Attendees will receive outlines, forms, charts and handouts, plus access to PowerPoint presentations for the classes you take. Learn from a faculty, industry leaders and subject matter experts, with an average of over 15 years experience in the shopping center industry. Network and establish key contacts with professionals throughout the industry from every size of company, every type of shopping center configuration, and every discipline.Continuing Education Credits
ICSC Senior Maintenance Program
ICSC Certified professionals earn 0.5 credits each (A6) towards senior certification renewal.
State/Provincial Licenses
ICSC is a recognized provider of continuing education in most jurisdictions. Licensed professionals (i.e., real estate brokers, lawyers, accountants) should contact your regulatory body in advance for specific instructions and forms for self-reporting your participation in this continuing education activity. In general, participants may receive 0.3 CEU (3 contact hours) per class, up to a maximum of 1.8 CEU (18 contact hours) for six classes. Forms are returned directly to your state/province who has final authority on the amount of credit awarded.
NOTE: Those attending all five courses in the College of Debt Workout, Transactions and Repositioning of Distressed Assets will get 16 hours credit for Real Estate License and Appraiser Continuing Education in New York State.
Programs
About The International Council of Shopping Centers
Founded in 1957, ICSC is the premier global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its more than 55,000 members in over 90 countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, retailers and brokers, as well as academics and public officials. As the global industry trade association, ICSC links with more than 25 national and regional shopping center councils throughout the world.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
2012 University Brochure (pdf) |
Testimonials
"The ICSC University experience provides opportunities for professional and personal growth within a collegial environment, and one-on-one access to some of the shopping center industry's most accomplished leaders."
- Cynthia C. Hall Edens & Avant
"The courses are designed to transfer knowledge fast, and they do! The courses are taught in an interactive, non-lecture style. The questions and discussions create a class spirit that enhances the transfer of knowledge in class, and creates networking events outside the class."
- Petran J.H. Van Heel MAB Development
"The University of Shopping Centers it is a wonderful way to re-connect, re-energize and refresh your knowledge. The speakers were great, the roundtables informative, and the facility inspiring."
- Denise Browning, SCMD Madison Marquette
"I would like to take a moment to say thank you for the training. I have attended many intense training courses from Piliot lic. to Series 7 and everything in between. I don't say this to gloat but to point out that ICSC has helped in a very short time to prepare me for joining my Uncle on a large project Isfahan City Center 6.5mill sq ft. In the next months to come I wish to attend your courses in Dubai. My sincere thanks to the staff of ICSC."
- Ali Fazlulahi A.P.P. LLC |