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Commercial/Multifamily Future Leaders

Enrollment for the Class of 2024 is Closed. Please check back in June 2024 to apply for the class of 2025.

Take an active role in shaping the future of our industry with MBA Education's Future Leaders Program. MBA Education's Future Leaders Program is an executive leadership development program that delivers a comprehensive in-person and online curriculum for selected managers who have shown leadership interests and abilities. Participants enhance their skills through three hands-on sessions geared toward political activism; business analysis and problem-solving; and experiential learning through collaboration, networking and peer group interaction.

Join an elite group of graduates who are leading the commercial and multifamily real estate finance industry into the future.

NEW THIS YEAR

Rodrigo Lopez, CMB, Chairman of AmeriSphere Companies, joins the Commercial/Multifamily Future Leaders Program to help lead the class of 2024 into professional excellence. Lopez has more than 30 years of executive experience in the industry, is a Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB), and was MBA’s Chairman in 2017.


What Future Leaders Say About the Program

I was recently promoted to SVP with the responsibility of managing 2 large teams, so this training could not have come at a better time.

CMF Future Leader Graduate

The leadership content, networking opportunities and exposure to other aspects of the industry have been worthwhile.

CMF Future Leader Graduate

Overall I feel that the program is put together nicely and has provided some good and effective tools for becoming a better leader.

CMF Future Leader Graduate

Key Application Dates

  • Enrollment Opens: June 20
  • Application deadline: November 15
  • Selection Notification: November 22
  • Tuition Deadline: December 15

Class of 2024 Program Highlights

WINTER SESSION: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
February 10-14, 2023 in San Diego, CA
Held in conjunction with MBA's CREF/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo

SUMMER SESSION: LEADERSHIP PRACTICES AND BUSINESS ACUMEN
June 19-21, 2024 in Washington, DC  

FALL SESSION: PROJECT PRESENTATIONS AND GRADUATION CEREMONY
October 27-30, 2024 in Denver, CO 
Project presentations and graduation ceremony held in conjunction with MBA's Annual Convention & Expo 

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: OPTIONAL EXECUTIVE COACHING ADD-ON

Add one-on-one coaching, with Jeffrey Schummer, CMB, Certified Leadership Coach, Vice President of Education Business Development, tailored to your specific business goals and development needs during six sessions conducted over a six-month period. Jeff brings a strong combination of real-life real estate management experience and leadership training skills to the program.

 

2024 Tuition and Other Costs

Early Bird: $6,500 / person
Deadline: September 7

Regular: $6,750 / person
Deadline: November 15 

Additional Executive Coaching Program: $5,000 with application; $5,250 after application deadline. Fees do not include travel or lodging.

Program Details

For more information, contact Shawn McGory, Program Delivery and Sales Support Specialist, MBA Education Business Development at [email protected].

Lincoln Leadership Institute

Each summer session, Future Leaders head to the Lincoln Leadership Institute (LLI) for a day of leadership and strategic planning training using the Battle of Gettysburg as a backdrop.

Learn about the LLI program

Meet the LLI Faculty