In direct response to ongoing development challenges, Fordham University Real Estate Institute (REI) and the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) will launch a series of virtual symposia to examine the foundation and future of commercial real estate activities in the aftermath of the war in Ukraine. The first symposium will take place Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. Eastern European Standard Time (1 p.m. US Eastern Standard Time) and will feature a presentation by The Counselors of Real Estate, whose Consulting Corps advises towns and cities in the aftermath of destruction. 

“Well-trained urban economists and real estate specialists are a fundamental requirement to build a socially inclusive and economically sustainable system of Ukrainian cities. We look forward to welcoming our colleagues from Fordham REI and The Counselors of Real Estate in launching new educational initiatives at KSE,” said Mihnea Constantinescu, PhD, head of research at the National Bank of Ukraine, and visiting scholar and academic director of the Urban Development Program at KSE.

“This series reflects the commitment to cutting-edge thinking and applied knowledge that is inherently characteristic of these three organizations – Fordham University Real Estate Institute, the Kyiv School of Economics, and The Counselors of Real Estate,” said Neil B. Madsen, CRE, founding principal of Madsen Advisors, LLC, board member of The Counselors of Real Estate’s New York Metropolitan Chapter, adjunct professor at Fordham REI and head of thought leadership on its Executive Advisory Council.

The partnership between REI and KSE seeks to build an intellectual foundation for a strong and innovative Ukrainian economy and to develop the real estate services, public policy and governance needed for a thriving and viable real estate ecosystem. The series aims to work toward solutions to long-standing problems in post-Soviet Ukraine, such as haphazard regional development and unbalanced growth, which will only be exacerbated by the war.

“This collaboration between Fordham REI and the KSE comes at a critical juncture,” said Ryan O’Connor, REI Executive Advisory Council chair and CEO of Clinton Management. “Fordham REI students routinely study the risks inherent to developing the built world. However, black swan events throughout history such as the war in Ukraine, present unforeseen threats and challenges to those tasked with rebuilding the built world through public policy and governance. This symposium offers a truly unique conversation and is yet another example of the cutting-edge education Fordham REI students can expect.”

“We are thrilled to support KSE in providing their students with knowledge of global best practices in commercial real estate,” said Dr. Anthony R. Davidson, dean, Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies. “There is great potential in this Fordham REI partnership, and doing our part to ensure Ukraine’s future workforce is prepared to build a robust, post-war real estate market is just the beginning.”

About the Fordham University Real Estate Institute

The Fordham University Real Estate Institute (REI) currently offers a Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE), a Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED), a Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM), advanced graduate certificates in real estate finance, development, management and construction management, a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate (BSRE), and a comprehensive array of professional certificates in real estate and construction at its campus at Lincoln Center in Manhattan, NYC. Serving the real estate industry, the MSRE, MSRED and MSCM curricula present the essential elements of real estate finance, investment, development, construction, and management. The programs are developed and taught by leading industry practitioners and are centered on imparting real-world professional skill sets.  Flexibility and convenience are program hallmarks as classes can be taken in-person, online, and at various paces. REI is a part of Fordham’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies. For more information, visit www.fordham.edu/realestate, call 212-636-7626, or email [email protected]. 

About the Kyiv School of Economics

The Kyiv School of Economics’ (KSE) mission is to build the intellectual foundation for a strong and innovative economy of Ukraine. The University is unique in Ukraine for its economics program taught entirely in English, using English-language textbooks. KSE is the only graduate economics school in Ukraine with a dual degree program with a Western university (the University of Houston). The programs offer unique skills in economic and financial modeling and analysis that prepare students to work effectively as economists in decision-making and advisory positions in their home country, or to apply to Ph.D. programs abroad. For more information, visit https://kse.ua.

About The Counselors of Real Estate

The Counselors of Real Estate, established in 1953, is an international consortium of credentialed real estate problem solvers who provide expert advice on complex real property and land-related matters.  Membership is extended by invitation—though qualified individuals may self-apply—and includes principals of prominent real estate, financial, legal, and accounting firms as well as developers, economists, futurists, and ranking leaders of Wall Street and academia. For more information, visit https://cre.org.