Specialized Master's

News and updates related to the various specialized master’s programs at SC Johnson College.

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Nolan School

Recent Grad Sets His Sights on Real Estate Opportunities in the Caribbean

Browne graduated from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. Now he aims to bring his expertise back to a region close to his heart.

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Johnson School

Adaptive Reuse: Is Converting Empty Office Space to Housing Viable?

Cornell AAP professor Suzanne Lanyi Charles speaks from firsthand experience about converting office space to housing.

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Johnson School

What Do Empty Office Buildings Mean for the Economy?

Cornell real estate professors discuss how low office building occupancy impacts investors and developers and whether it’s a temporary phenomenon.

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SC Johnson College

Real Estate Education at a Ground Level in London and Miami

Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate graduate students and faculty looked at shifting trends in urban development and the real estate industry.

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Nolan School

Unlocking Sustainable Hospitality: How Green Bonds Can Fuel a Greener Future for Hotels and Resorts

Corporate sustainability has become as mission critical in business as maximizing shareholder value.

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SC Johnson College

Graduate Students in Real Estate Grow HBCU Case Competition and Launch a Summit

The Philip Payton Society for Minority Real Estate Professionals’ HBCU Real Estate Case Competition is the largest student-led competition of its kind.

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Johnson School

Paul Rubacha Department of Real Estate Names Inaugural Faculty

The Paul Rubacha Department of Real Estate draws faculty from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning.

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Nolan School

Hot air balloon hotel concept wins international competition

Four MMH students won the Sustainability Hospitality Challenge for their business plan for “NIMBUS,” a carbon-neutral, hot air balloon hotel room.

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Dyson School

Solving the Climate Crisis is About Preserving Human Dignity

Ina Gjika, MS ’22, reflects on Aspen Ideas: Climate, a conference she attended with support from CSGE and the Cornell Energy Club.