You may have earned a bachelors degree already, but if not, IREM can assist. The Institute has partnered with two accredited universities, Peirce College and the University of Phoenix, allowing you to apply IREM coursework towards a Bachelor's Degree. Even IREM coursework you may have completed in the past is applicable towards your degree. If you are a Certified Property Manager^®, your designation can earn you up to 30 credits at Peirce College towards your degree.

These partnerships afford you a great opportunity to leverage your professional training and experience to earn a college degree. Both universities offer online coursework available 24/7, providing students nationwide the flexibility to pursue their degree while continuing to work. Students may apply IREM coursework as well as other training and professional experience towards their degree.

Peirce College
Peirce College, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the nation’s oldest private colleges for adult learners. Peirce is a specialized, four-year institution that grants bachelors and associates degrees in business, information technology, and legal studies. Peirce College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Classes are available on campus in the Center City Philadelphia business district; on site, at employer and convenient community locations; and online, through Peirce Online, the College’s fast-growing eLearning program.

If you are currently studying towards your ARM or CPM, or have attained either credential, you could enjoy a one time Peirce College scholarship of up to $1,500 provided that you are registered for at least 6 credits. To assist you towards academic success, a CPM designation will transfer in 30 credits towards your bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Management. Combine those credits with up to 60 from prior college experience to gain up to 90 transfer credits.

To learn more about applicable IREM education credits and degree requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Real Estate Management, visit Peirce College’s Web site at http://www.peirce.edu, email Peirce College at online@peirce.edu, or call (888) 467-3472, extension 9203.

Please inquire about other scholarship opportunities like our Business Scholarship Contest that can award up to a $10,000 renewable scholarship by logging on to www.peirce.edu/scholarship. 

Peirce College has awarded its first degrees in real estate management through the partnership with IREM. Click here to see the full press release.

Click here to view the Peirce College Equivalency Credit Table

University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix was  founded in 1976 on an innovative idea: make higher education highly accessible for working students. Today, University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America, with nearly 200 convenient locations, as well as Internet delivery in most countries around the world.

University of Phoenix has more than 100 degree programs at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels in much-desired employment areas, from business and technology to health care and education.

University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

Click here to view the University of Phoenix Equivalency Credit Table