Shaping real estate leaders for tomorrow and beyond
The Leonard W. Wood Center for Real Estate Studies enriches the real estate experience at UNC Kenan-Flagler for our students, faculty, alumni and employers. Our primary goal is to create a community of real estate practitioners engaged in lifelong learning and career development. We offer many resources devoted to creating a “Real World, Real Estate” experience for our students, leading to unparalleled career success for our graduates. The Center is funded entirely through the generosity of alumni and friends of our real estate program.
Mission Statement
To foster an enduring community of real estate leaders committed to industry excellence and creating places where people thrive.
Premier industry conference
Organized by the Wood Center, this annual event brings industry leaders, students, faculty and alumni for a lively discussion of real estate trends.
Comprehensive real estate classes
Our engaged faculty deliver a comprehensive and coordinated academic curriculum at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
A real-world environment
The Student-Managed Real Estate Private Equity Fund provides students with a hands-on experience in the operation of a private investment fund.
Real estate development case competition
UNC Kenan-Flagler hosts a case competition for the 16 top MBA programs from around the world.
National recruiting platform
Our students have access to employers across the country via relationships cultivated by the Wood Center and career services offices.
Engaged alumni network
As one of the industry's most engaged alumni networks, our community actively organizes multiple events across major geographies.
919-962-6749 | realestate@unc.edu